Clinical Nurse Lead - Orthopaedic

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital

Clinical Nurse Lead

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network, and easily accessed within central Christchurch. The hospital consists of ten digital operating theatres and features robotic technology with a highly experienced robotic team, advanced digital scanning technologies, and consulting facilities onsite.

The hospital provides a first-class preadmission service, admissions services, day surgery and three inpatient wards including a high dependency area.

The hospital offers a wide range of elective surgical services including Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic & Reconstructive, Bariatric, General, and Endoscopic surgery.  The hospital employs over 350 highly skilled and trained staff to ensure patients receive high quality care.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We currently have a full time Clinical Nurse Lead position available, preferably with a range of Orthopaedic Surgery experience in addition to experience of leading teams. This is a senior position and will suit an experienced team player who will inspire our team in their drive for excellence in the provision of quality surgical care here at Christchurch. Ideally, you will be an amazing Orthopaedic Surgery theatre nurse with good interpersonal skills, able to maintain and create strong clinical relationships with our visiting surgeons and fellow healthcare professionals.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate and scope of practice applicable to working in a surgical setting  
• A minimum of 5 years of post-registration theatre experience, ideally with 2 of those being in Orthopaedic Surgery 
• Post graduate qualification in clinical nursing practice or / working towards.  
• Have successfully completed a post-graduate clinical assessment paper or equivalent 
• Knowledge of computer systems to an intermediate level 
• Previous leadership experience would be desirable  

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 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Relocation allowance
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme 
• Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network 

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. 

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