Registered Nurses - Operating Theatre, Burwood Hospital

• Burwood Hospital, Christchurch
• 1x Permanent, part-time 0.5FTE position 
• 1x Fixed-term 0.8FTE parental leave position until December 2026
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• Recent surgical experience would be an advantage

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 have a current vacancy within our Operating Theatre Suite which offers you a varied role that it covers an elective service for adult orthopaedics, plastic surgery, urology, hand surgery patients and spinal surgery.

Ideally you will be an experienced Registered Nurse with the ability to be solution focused and work well under pressure within a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Efficient and smooth-running operating sessions require the MDT to work collaboratively therefore, excellent interpersonal skills, team work and sound communication are imperative to this role. Flexibility to work rotating rostered shifts alongside sound clinical knowledge and enthusiasm to take on the challenge of working in a variety of clinical specialties is paramount to your success in this position. 

Professional development is supported and you will have opportunities to attend training.

Positions available;

• Permanent, part-time 0.5FTE position
• Fixed term, part-time 0.8 FTE position covering parental leave until December 2026

Please advise in your cover letter what you are applying for.

Skills and experience

• You will be a confident practitioner with exceptional patient assessment skills 
• Sound clinical skills and knowledge, confidence and ability to work effectively with a wide range of people are imperative to this role.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide variety of people, is paramount in this role.

About You

Organised, with great attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute positively to the team are key attributes to your success in this role. 

Recent operating theatre experience would be preferred, however we’ll ensure you’re given a comprehensive orientation package and ongoing opportunities to continue your own professional development. 

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 Sunday 16th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact <manager name and email>

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.