Clinical Nurse Lead - Peri-Anaesthesia

Southern Cross Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Employee referral bonus

Health insurance

Wellbeing programme

Christmas breaks

Flexible working

PDRP program

Employee discounts

Employee Network

Job summary

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital in Auckland is seeking a Clinical Nurse Lead - Peri-Anaesthesia to join our team in a 0.8 FTE, part-time capacity. You will provide clinical expertise and visible leadership across Admissions, PACU and Day Stay services, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a busy peri-anaesthesia setting.

You will support performance development, workforce planning and rostering while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum five years’ perioperative experience (PACU/Admissions/Day Stay).
• At least two years in a leadership or associate leadership role.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing clinical teams.
• Strong leadership and change‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across Admissions, PACU and Day Stay.
• Support performance development, workforce planning and rostering.
• Lead with best practice and drive patient‑centred care.
• Influence service direction and peri‑anaesthesia initiatives.
• Ensure safe, high‑quality clinical outcomes.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Clinical judgement

Critical thinking

Education

NZ RN with Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

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.

We’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Lead - Peri-Anaesthesia to join our team at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital in a part‑time role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse leader to lead with impact across our Admissions, PACU and Day Stay services.

You’ll provide visible leadership and clinical expertise, supporting nursing and healthcare assistant teams while helping ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of a busy peri‑anaesthesia service.

You’ll be responsible for supporting performance development, workforce planning and rostering, while fostering a positive, engaged and high‑performing team culture. You’ll have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the service, contribute to key peri‑anaesthesia initiatives, and help deliver outstanding patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

As a trusted clinical expert, you’ll provide guidance and support in complex situations, champion best practice, and help lead your team through growth and change. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on clinical expertise with meaningful leadership impact in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This is a part‑time (0.8 FTE) permanent position based at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital.

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• At least five years’ experience within a perioperative environment, with expertise in PACU, Admissions or Day Stay services
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a leadership or associate leadership role
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing clinical teams
• Strong leadership capability, with the ability to engage teams, build trust and successfully lead through change
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork
• Sound clinical judgement, critical thinking and decision‑making abilities in a fast‑paced environment
• A commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care
• Postgraduate study in clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, or a related field is desirable
• 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.

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

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.