Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit

Marketplace; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern in Dunedin is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Day Surgery Unit. The role covers patients from preadmission to discharge across multiple specialties, including non-theatre procedures.

Applicants must have postoperative surgical experience, be a Registered Nurse with APC, and have recent NZ clinical experience. A willingness to engage in quality initiatives and participation in the termination of pregnancy service is required.

Qualifications

• Postoperative surgical experience a must.
• Registered Nurse with APC.
• Recent and relevant experience within a NZ clinical setting.
• Involvement in termination of pregnancy service.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients across the continuum from preadmission to discharge.
• Provide day surgery care across multiple specialties including dental, ENT, general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedic, plastics, urology and paediatrics.

Skills

Postoperative care experience

NZ clinical experience

Quality improvement involvement

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse (APC)

Job description

# Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse – Day Surgery Unit****Salary Band $83,000 - $109,000 + KiwiSaver*** **Dunedin Hospital*** **1.0 FTE / 80 Hours per fortnight*** **Permanent vacancy**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.**About the role**Our Day Surgery Unit is a one–stop shop, providing surgery to patients of all ages from a wide range of surgical specialties ranging from;* Dental,* ENT,* General Surgery,* Gynaecology,* Orthopaedic,* Plastics,* Urology* and Paediatrics.Care for patient's right across the continuum of care from preadmissions through to discharge. DSU also accommodates patients admitted for a variety of non-theatre procedures. Monday to Friday Day 8 hour shifts between 7am-7pm**About you*** Post operative surgical experience a must* Registered Nurse with APC* Recent and relevant experience within a NZ clinical setting* A requirement to be involved in the termination of pregnancy service.* A willingness to promote and champion quality initiatives.**Working for Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. **Salary Range** This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between step 2 $83,725 and step 7 $109,407 p.a dependant on relevant experience.**How to Apply**To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 03 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Josie Teokotai [e-mail] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 20-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 03-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1953671 |