Registered Nurse

Southern Cross Hospital; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Flexibility & Growth

Perks & Community

Job summary

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a Registered Nurse (Orthopaedics) for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the theatre team. You will provide perioperative care, work with Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaesthetists and technicians to deliver elective procedures, and uphold infection prevention standards.

The role requires RN registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and experience in perioperative or theatre settings.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and an APC.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse within a perioperative or theatre environment.
• Orthopaedic theatre nursing experience or an interest in orthopaedic surgery.
• Sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply professional judgement in a dynamic surgical setting.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care and maintaining clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative care within the orthopaedic service.
• Assist with theatre readiness and infection prevention standards.
• Support patients throughout their surgical journey and collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Orthopaedic theatre

RN registration NZ

APC

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

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Southern Cross Hospital - Christchurch City, South Island

Registered Nurse (12-month Fixed-Term Contract)

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare's national network and easily accessed within central Christchurch. The hospital consists of ten digital operating theatres and features robotic technology with a highly experienced robotic team, advanced digital scanning technologies, and consulting facilities onsite.

The hospital provides a first-class preadmission service, admissions services, day surgery and three inpatient wards including a high dependency area. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse specialising in Orthopaedics to join our theatre team in a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position, covering parental leave. As a Theatre Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality perioperative care within our orthopaedic service. Working alongside Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Anaesthetic Technicians, and fellow theatre professionals, you will contribute to the efficient delivery of a wide range of elective orthopaedic procedures.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and specialised environment where clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. You will utilise your perioperative nursing expertise to ensure theatre readiness, maintain high infection prevention standards, and support patients throughout their surgical journey.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable nurse who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your orthopaedic theatre nursing skills while working alongside experienced clinicians in one of our busiest surgical specialties.

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and an APC
• Experience as a Registered Nurse within a perioperative or theatre environment
• Orthopaedic theatre nursing experience or an interest in orthopaedic surgery
• Sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply professional judgement in a dynamic surgical setting
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care and maintaining clinical excellence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement
• Flexible and adaptable in a busy theatre environment
• Experience within a private healthcare setting is desirable
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
• 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 thats 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.

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 *******@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.