Perioperative Nurse: Elevate Patient Care & Teamwork

Acurity Health Group Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Healthcare in Wellington invites applications for a perioperative nurse role focused on delivering safe, high-quality care and supporting positive patient outcomes.

You will provide evidence-based nursing care, collaborate with patients, families and the wider healthcare team, and contribute to continuous improvement in perioperative practice while maintaining patient safety in the surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Previous perioperative or theatre nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care for patients.
• Collaborate with the patient, their family and the wider healthcare team.
• Critique new ideas and developments before adopting evidence-based practices.
• Anticipate patient requirements, discuss with medical colleagues, and organise investigations and equipment.
• Maintain patient safety by anticipating and managing risks in the surgical environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Professionalism

Education

Nursing Council of New Zealand registration

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Evolution Healthcare in Wellington invites applications for a perioperative nurse role focused on delivering safe, high-quality care and supporting positive patient outcomes.

You will provide evidence-based nursing care, collaborate with patients, families and the wider healthcare team, and contribute to continuous improvement in perioperative practice while maintaining patient safety in the surgical environment.