Registered Nurse – PACU

Southern Cross Healthcare; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Employee referral bonus

Discounts with partners

Employee Network

Job summary

Southern Cross Healthcare’s Hamilton hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our PACU team for a 12-month fixed-term role covering parental leave. You will deliver high-quality post-anaesthetic care, monitor patients, and collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and theatre staff to ensure safe, comfortable recovery.

The role offers flexible part-time hours, requires APC and at least two years’ PACU/ICU/acute surgical experience, and a patient-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current APC.
• Minimum of two years' nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or acute surgical setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and patient monitoring skills.
• Patient-focused approach with commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anaesthetic care in PACU.
• Monitor patients and respond to changing needs.
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre teams and nursing staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment

Patient monitoring

Teamwork

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

APC – Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Southern Cross Healthcare – Hamilton East, North Island

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.

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.

• 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
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
• 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.

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.

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