Registered Nurse – Theatre
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is the only private surgical in-patient hospital on the Auckland’s North Shore. North Harbour Hospital has 8 Operating Rooms, a 14 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, a modern well-equipped day stay facility unit and a 70-bed ward which includes a 4-bed intermediate care facility (ICF).
Surgical specialities include General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology and Robotic Surgery. In addition to the hospital, the broader North Shore campus is also home to a purpose-built endoscopy suite, on-site cardiology services, cancer care, pharmacy, sports medicine, radiology and more.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is on the lookout for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and highly skilled Theatre team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a modern private surgical environment where teamwork, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient experience are at the centre of everything we do.
In this role, you’ll draw on your advanced perioperative skills and strong clinical judgement to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. Working collaboratively alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, enrolled nurses, and healthcare assistants, you’ll play a pivotal role in coordinating theatre activity, ensuring seamless surgical flow, and achieving outstanding patient outcomes.
Beyond hands-on clinical practice, you’ll have the chance to get involved in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and projects that help shape the future of our theatres. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and professional standards, you’ll be supported to grow your practice through reflective learning, PDRP, and ongoing professional development. You’ll build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with patients and their whānau, while contributing to a positive and supportive team culture.
This is a 0.9 FTE permanent position, working rostered shifts Monday to Friday.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate
- A minimum of two years’ experience in an operating theatre setting, with demonstrated capability in scrubbing, circulating, and assisting
- A strong perioperative nursing skill set, with orthopaedic experience highly regarded (robotics experience would be a bonus)
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach, with confidence working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent communication skills, paired with a proactive and solutions‑focused mindset
- A genuine commitment to professional development, and ideally enrolled in an NCNZ‑approved PDRP
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
- 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 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.
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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