Registered Nurse - Theatre

Southern Cross Group; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Employee referral bonus

Health insurance

Wellbeing programme

Christmas/New Year breaks

Flexible working arrangements

PDRP (NZ Nursing Council-approved)

Discounts

Employee Network

Job summary

Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Theatre team in a permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) position. You will work across scrub and circulating roles in a modern, well-equipped theatre environment.

With at least one year in an operating theatre and a current Annual Practising Certificate, you will collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least one year's experience in an operating theatre environment.
• Experience in scrub and/or circulating roles.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work in both scrub and circulating roles as part of the Theatre team.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, learning and clinical excellence.

Skills

Theatre experience

Scrub role

Circulating role

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgement

Education

NZ Registered Nurse with Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Rotorua Closing date: 18 October 2026 Reference: 1105637

Registered Nurse – Theatre

Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital

Southern Cross Hospital Rotorua is a modern surgical hospital serving the local community and the greater Bay of Plenty region. The hospital is characterised by a friendly, professional surgical nursing team, and offers credentialled medical practitioners and their patients access to superb facilities. These include three advanced theatres, 22 inpatient beds in comfortable, well‑equipped rooms, and a purpose-built day stay facilities.

Surgical specialities include Orthopaedic and General surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology, Minor Plastic Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Gynaecological surgery. The broader Rotorua campus is shared by Canopy Cancer Care

Are you a theatre nurse looking to grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment where no two days are the same?

We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Theatre team at Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital in a permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) position. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your perioperative skills while working across a broad range of surgical specialties in a modern and well-equipped theatre environment.

Working in both scrub and circulating roles, you'll be part of a close-knit team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. You'll collaborate with experienced surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre professionals, contributing to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and clinical excellence.

Whether you're early in your theatre nursing journey or looking for your next opportunity, you'll be supported by an experienced team that values development, partnership, and high-quality patient care.

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least one year's experience working in an operating theatre environment.
• Experience in scrub and/or circulating roles.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to remain calm, organised, and adaptable in a busy theatre setting.
• A willingness to learn and support a range of surgical specialties.
• Sound clinical judgement and a proactive approach to patient care.Previous experience in a private healthcare setting is beneficial but not essential.
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
• 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.