Registered Nurse – Operating Theatre

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent Part Time (0.9FTE) and Full Time 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We are seeking energetic, positive and highly motivated nurses who have the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to provide elective and emergency surgical services. You will provide evidence-based nursing care, be an active member of the nursing team in directing and delegating care and role model professional, educational and preceptorship behaviours.

About the Team/Service/ Location

There is a strong team focus in Theatre and our nursing staff work together and closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a person/wānau centred approach. The benefits of a team nursing model are considerable, but include improved communication and coordination of care, enhanced support and teaching of clinical decision-making skills, increased patient care and satisfaction, and improved staff satisfaction and retention. 

About you

 You will be able to support and assess patients coming in for surgery and also scrub and circulate within the operating theatre of which experience is essential.

You must have:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.
• A current practising certificate

This is a clinically demanding role and if you are up for a challenge and excitement and you have the ability to work under pressure, then we want to hear from you. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 12th May If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@Tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.