Registered Nurse – Ward

Southern Cross Hospital; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Relocation allowance

Employee referral bonus scheme

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Nursing Council of NZ-approved PDRP

Employee network discounts

Job summary

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital is seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Ward team, delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures from admission through discharge in a modern private hospital.

This role requires current Nursing Council NZ registration and a valid APRC, a minimum of two years' post-registration experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of two years' post-registration experience in an acute surgical ward or similar hospital setting.
• HDUs experience is highly desirable and useful in a private surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures from admission to discharge.
• Undertake patient assessments and implement care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications, monitor post-operative recovery and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Support patients and whānau with information, reassurance and empowerment during their hospital stay.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Nursing care

Education

Nursing registration NZ / APRC

Job description

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Southern Cross Hospital - 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.

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Ward team at Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern healthcare environment where clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Registered Nurse on our Surgical Ward, you will deliver high-quality care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures, supporting them from admission through to discharge. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll undertake patient assessments, implement care plans, administer medications, monitor post-operative recovery, and respond to changes in patient condition. Your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment will be essential to achieving excellent patient outcomes.

Beyond providing exceptional clinical care, you'll play an important role in supporting patients and their whānau, helping them feel informed, reassured, and empowered throughout their hospital stay. This is a rewarding role that offers exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties while providing opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.

We have a range of full-time and part-time opportunities available, with rostered shifts across Monday to Sunday.

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate
• A minimum of two years' post-registration experience in an acute surgical ward or similar hospital setting
• High Dependency Unit (HDU) experience is highly desirable
• Surgical nursing experience and confidence caring for patients across a range of specialties
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative approach and commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
• Previous experience in private healthcare is advantageous but not essential
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including AM, afternoon, and night shifts
• 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. 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 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.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at *******@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.

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