Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres

Marketplace; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern in Dunedin is seeking a Registered Nurse for Theatre at Dunedin Hospital. This 1.0 FTE / 80 Hours per fortnight permanent position offers a structured perioperative role within a diverse theatre team.

The role requires 2+ years post-registration theatre nursing experience, with orthopaedics experience preferred. NZ Registration and APC current; commitment to best-practice perioperative standards and our values of Kind, Open, Positive, and Community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post registration practice experience in theatre nursing.
• Experience with Orthopaedics preferred
• New Zealand Registration and Current APC
• Evidence of adherence to best practice perioperative standards
• Relate to our values of Kind, Open, Positive and Community

Skills

Theatre nursing

Job description

# Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse – Theatre*** **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 team creates a unique, welcoming culture that is diverse and inclusive. You could enjoy:* Thirteen operating theatres, + One C-section theatre + New Dunedin Public Hospital outpatient building with Two Day Surgery theatres* Our theatres provide tertiary level elective and acute surgery with specialties that include cardio-thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, liver resections, general surgical upper and lower GI, urology and orthopaedic both elective and acutessz* Forward thinking and adaptable Nurse managers**About you*** 2+ years post registration practice experience in theatre nursing.* Experience with Orthopaedics preferred* New Zealand Registration and Current APC* Evidence of adherence to best practice perioperative standards* Relate to our values of Kind *(Manaakitanga)*, Open*(Pono),* Positive *(Whaiwhakaaro)* and Community *(Whanaungatanga)***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, Step 3 $83,725 - 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 17 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Josie Teokotai [e-mail] 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: | 04-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 17-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1932675 || Attachment: | Registered Nurse PD Generic.pdf (PDF, 115KB)Job Description || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.