Registered Nurse – Theatre
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network. 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. With 10 theatres and 77 inpatient beds, the hospital employs over 350 highly skilled staff with over 150 Medical Specialist Partners, who are dedicated to the Southern Cross vision of helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital has a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Theatre team, with 0.8 - 1.0 FTE available for the right candidate. Here, you won’t just be working in any theatre - you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge surgery in one of the country’s most advanced digital operating environments.
With ten fully digital operating theatres and a dedicated robotic surgery team, you’ll support procedures that are transforming patient outcomes, from complex orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgical robotics to advanced digital scanning technologies. You’ll become part of a team delivering some of the most technically complex and rewarding work in the South Island, including primary and complex joint replacements (hips, knees, shoulders), high-volume elective caseloads as well as sports orthopaedics, acute injury repair and many more.
As a Registered Nurse in our theatres, you’ll be at the heart of delivering exceptional perioperative care – combining your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and adaptability to make a real impact. You’ll work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and colleagues to deliver safe, innovative, evidence-based care, while leading by example to foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. This is your chance to be part of a hospital that doesn’t just adopt new technology, it leads the way in shaping the future of healthcare in Aotearoa.
This is a full-time, permanent role with 0.8 – 1 FTE available.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A NZ Registered Nurse with a current Practising Certificate and a drive for excellence in perioperative nursing
- 2 - 3+ years of hands-on orthopaedic theatre experience (scrubbing & circulating)
- PDRP proficient or expert levels (or working towards it), reflecting your commitment to continuous growth and best-practice nursing
- A natural collaborator who thrives in multidisciplinary teams, with strong communication skills
- A proactive, adaptable team player who brings fresh ideas, stays calm under pressure, and fosters a positive and professional environment
- Calm and focused under pressure, with excellent organisational skills and a proactive, can-do approach
- Enthusiasm for being part of a team at the leading edge of robotic surgery and advanced theatre practice in New Zealand
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: 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.
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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