Registered Nurse - PACU

Southern Cross Healthcare; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rewards

Health & Wellbeing

Perks & Community

Job summary

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our PACU team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover parental leave. You will provide post‑anaesthetic care, monitor patients, and work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, and theatre staff to ensure safe, efficient recovery.

Applicants should have an APC and at least two years in PACU/ICU or acute surgery, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Minimum of two years' nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or an acute surgical setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills.
• A patient-focused approach with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to culturally safe and patient-centred care.
• Flexibility to work rostered weekday shifts.
• PDRP Level 2 or 3 is advantageous but not essential.
• Previous experience in private healthcare is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anaesthetic care in PACU and monitor patients.
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and timely response to changing patient needs.
• Support patient safety, comfort and wellbeing throughout recovery.

Skills

APC

PACU experience

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Cultural safety

Shift flexibility

Education

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

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Southern Cross Healthcare – Hamilton, North Island

Registered Nurse – PACU

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital is a well-equipped private surgical hospital based in central Hamilton, proudly providing a wide range of surgical specialties to the wider Waikato community for many years. Our hospital has eight fully equipped operating theatres, 43 inpatient beds (including four high-dependency unit beds), and a purpose-built Day Surgery Unit. We offer a range of specialties, including but not limited to, orthopaedics, gynaecology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, spine, and general surgery specialties.

Comfortable facilities, combined with the very latest in technology and on-site support services, enable independent credentialled medical practitioners to undertake a wide range of procedures. These include routine investigations to complex surgery, with their expertise supported by caring, professional nursing teams.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in a fast-paced surgical environment? We are seeking skilled Registered Nurses to join our dedicated PACU team at our Hamilton hospital on a 12-month fixed-term basis to provide parental leave cover.

As a PACU Nurse, you'll provide high-quality post-anaesthetic care, supporting patients through their immediate recovery and ensuring their safety, comfort, and wellbeing. Working closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre teams, and other healthcare professionals, you'll use your clinical expertise, assessment skills, and sound judgement to monitor patients and respond to their changing needs.

Our PACU team is known for its strong culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. You'll join a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone works together to deliver excellent patient outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are committed to exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fixed-term opportunity for 12 months to cover parental leave. We have a range of part-time hours available for this fixed-term role depending on your availability and schedule.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• A minimum of two years' nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or an acute surgical setting is preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills
• A patient-focused approach with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to culturally safe and patient-centred care
• Flexibility to work rostered weekday shifts
• PDRP Level 2 or 3 is advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience in private healthcare is desirable

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:

• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive wellbeing programme and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• 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.

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.

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

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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.

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora

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