Recovery PACU /Operating Theatre RN

Recovery PACU Nurse, and Operating Theatre RN

• Based at Timaru Hospital
• Permanent 1.0 FTE 80 hours per fortnight, weekdays, rostered shifts
• Starting ASAP

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Right now, we’re looking for a Recovery Registered Nurse and or experienced Theatre Registered Nurse with a broad range of experience behind them to become part of the team here in Timaru. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of a truly varied role where you can challenge and grow your clinical assessment skills.

Recovery and Theatre is a dynamic high acuity environment best suited to a Registered Nurse with exemplary critical thinking skills and a desire to expand their knowledge.

As part of our Operating Theatre service, you will be working with a supportive and dedicated multidisciplinary team.

About you

Ideally you will have experience in a Perioperative/Surgical setting and Theatre and have clinical and technical expertise specific to Recovery and Theatre. You will demonstrate effective planning and prioritisation skills, be able to communicate effectively, and be comfortable working under pressure.

• A current New Zealand Practicing Certificate
• Hold a valid ACLS Level 6 certificate or be prepared to achieve this
• Eligible to work in New Zealand to start asap

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Nursing Collective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close:25 May 2025