Registered Nurse – Operating Rooms

Registered Nurse – Operating Rooms

Southern Cross Wellington Hospital is a modern private surgical facility with integrated specialist consulting services. It includes five operating theatres, day procedure units, advanced diagnostics, and an intensive care unit—enabling care for a wide range of patients, including those undergoing complex elective surgeries. The hospital offers a broad spectrum of clinical services, including Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Colorectal surgery, Gynaecology, Neurophysiology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Urology. Established in 1992, the hospital has undergone significant upgrades and is currently expanding to increase surgical capacity and broaden its healthcare offerings in the Wellington region.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Southern Cross Wellington Hospital is looking for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse’s to join our Theatre team. You’ll apply advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking to deliver safe, evidence-based, holistic care. You’ll lead and coordinate care alongside enrolled nurses and healthcare assistants, ensuring high standards of documentation, cultural sensitivity, and patient-centred outcomes. Beyond the bedside, you’ll contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance care delivery and support a collaborative team environment. If orthopaedics is your passion and you have experience in ortho or general surgery, this is your opportunity to step into a role where you can truly thrive and make a difference.

You’ll build strong, therapeutic relationships with patients and their whānau, while also fostering positive, professional interactions with colleagues and specialists. With a focus on safety, quality, and compliance, you’ll champion best practice and actively engage in ongoing professional development through PDRP and reflective practice. Everything you do will align with our values and contribute to the shared success of your team and our organisation.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate
• At least 3 years of operating theatre experience (scrubbing, circulating, and assisting)
• Strong foundation in perioperative nursing, with experience in orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology is a bonus
• A collaborative spirit and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Previous experience in private healthcare is an advantage
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, ideally enrolled in an NCNZ-approved PDRP
• Ability to be flexible and work rostered shifts

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

• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme. Did we mention free parking on site?
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

• Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
• Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
• Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

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

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact 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 

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