Senior Registered Nurse – Day Surgery (0.7 FTE, Fixed-Term)

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board is seeking senior Registered Nurses for the Adult Day Surgery Units at Christchurch Hospital. The roles include pre- and post-operative care across multiple units, with shifts Monday to Friday and on-call periods.

We require a minimum of 3 years surgical nursing experience, NZ RN registration and APC, plus leadership or coordination skills. We offer a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment and opportunities to advance in a fast-paced Day Surgery setting,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of surgical nursing experience.
• Current Nursing Council of NZ registration and APC.
• Experience caring for adults and children.
• Leadership or co-ordination experience.
• Flexibility to work across multiple units and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care in Day Surgery units.
• Deliver high-quality patient care across several specialties.
• Support a dynamic, collaborative nursing team and precept junior staff.
• Assist with patient assessment, safety, and timely documentation.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Adult care

Children care

Leadership

Precepting

APC registered

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Canterbury District Health Board is seeking senior Registered Nurses for the Adult Day Surgery Units at Christchurch Hospital. The roles include pre- and post-operative care across multiple units, with shifts Monday to Friday and on-call periods.

We require a minimum of 3 years surgical nursing experience, NZ RN registration and APC, plus leadership or coordination skills. We offer a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment and opportunities to advance in a fast-paced Day Surgery setting,