Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin is seeking an experienced theatre nurse to join our perioperative team. You will provide patient care in operating theatres, supported by a forward-thinking nursing leadership and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.

We require 2+ years post-registration experience in theatre nursing, NZ Registration with APC, and adherence to perioperative best practices. Orthopaedics experience is preferred, with salary aligned to NZNO CEA scales for RN Step 2–7.

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.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse NZ (APC)

Job description

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

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 2 $83,725 - Step 7 $109,407 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 23 October 2026.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: 1953477

Location:

South Island - Otago - Dunedin

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Nursing - Operating Rooms / Theatres

Clinical - Nursing - Operating Rooms/Theatres/Recovery