Southern Cross Brightside Hospital
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital located in central Auckland. Originally established on its Auckland site in Epsom in the 1940s, Southern Cross Brightside Hospital was completely rebuilt to modern, high-tech specifications and re-opened in 2000. Brightside Hospital offers a wide range of surgical services and post-operative care to around 4,500 patients each year. This four-theatre hospital provides 43 in-patient beds and 6 day stay chairs, and has a staff of nearly 100.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate and professional Registered Nurse to join our team in a full-time, Monday to Friday role. This position offers the opportunity to work across a range of surgical specialties, including Orthopedics, Urology, Gynaecology, and General Surgery, in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
You’ll be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care to patients and their families. The role involves supporting medical specialists during clinics and coordinating patient care across multiple specialties. It’s well-suited to someone who is organised, adaptable, and confident in a clinical setting.
Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, you’ll work within a collaborative team committed to excellence in care. Your ability to build therapeutic relationships, communicate effectively, and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) will be key to your success.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate
- Minimum of three years’ clinical experience, ideally within surgical outpatient settings such as Orthopedics, Urology, Gynaecology, or General Surgery
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple specialties and adapt to changing clinic needs
- Strong clinical assessment and coordination skills, including managing patient lists and supporting consultations
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- Previous experience in private healthcare is an advantage
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.
- Health & Wellbeing: 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
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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