Registered Nurse - Theatre

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern in Timaru Hospital is seeking a Theatre Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality perioperative care across surgical specialties. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support patients and their whānau through the perioperative pathway.

Applicants must hold Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and an Annual Practising Certificate, with strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Must hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative patient care across surgical specialties.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients and whānau through the perioperative journey.
• Contribute to safe, patient-centred care in a dynamic operating theatre environment.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing registration

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Evidence-based practice

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments

Perioperative care interest

Job description

# Registered Nurse - Theatre at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury • Timaru Hospital • Perioperative Services • Supportive Multidisciplinary Team Environment • Professional Development Opportunities**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Theatre team at Timaru Hospital.As a Theatre Registered Nurse, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey, ensuring excellent outcomes for patients and their whānau.This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic operating theatre environment while working alongside experienced nursing, surgical, anaesthetic, and support teams. Whether you have existing perioperative experience or are looking to further develop your career in this specialty area, we welcome applications from nurses committed to delivering exceptional care.**About You**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand • A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) • A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment • Strong organisational and time management skills • The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment • A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development • A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for MāoriDesirable:* Previous perioperative or theatre nursing experience • Postgraduate study relevant to perioperative nursing • PDRP participation**Working for Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.**Salary Range**This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.**How to Apply**Please apply for this vacancy online at Health NZ Careers.For further information regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at To apply, please click **\"Apply Now.\"**For further information regarding this role, please contact **Becky Allen** at **[e-mail]**.Applications will be reviewed as received and the recruitment process may commence before the closing date.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Canterbury || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 23-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 01-Oct-2026 || Reference: | 1164 || Attachment: | Registered Nurse PD July 2025.pdf (PDF, 121KB) |