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Registered Nurse - Operating Rooms

Central Auckland Closing date: 03 October 2024 Reference: 1088263 Apply Now

Registered Nurse - Operating Theatre

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital 

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital in Epsom, Auckland has 33 in-patient beds and 6 day-stay chairs. Surgical specialities include Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology.  

Our hospital features an intermediate care facility, a specialised post-operative ward for patients with medical conditions or surgical issues that require an enhanced level of monitoring and care. The beds are equipped to support invasive monitoring, medical infusions, and a 24-hour monitoring service, with specialised nurses with the knowledge and skills to deliver a more sophisticated level of care as required. 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital - Epsom, Auckland are looking for experienced Theatre Nurses to join us in our four theatre department, covering a variety of surgical specialties.

We are preferably looking for registered nurses wanting full-time positions, however we will consider part-time hours for the right candidate.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

  • To be a registered nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
  • To have excellent communication skills, and ideally a minimum of 24 months theatre nursing experience; preferred specialties include Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General, Urology and Plastic. 
  • Experience with the Di Vinci robot would be great, but it is not a requirement as full training can be given  
  • To commit to continuous quality improvement and on-going education through professional development
  • To practice in accordance with best practice, legal and ethical professional standards

 Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:  

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Funded health insurance
  • Christmas and New Year breaks
  • Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP 
  • Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Employee referral bonus scheme 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora 

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. 

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