Surgical Nurse (Elective Ward) – 0.9FTE, Rotating Shifts

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Ward A5 at Christchurch Hospital Campus. The 0.9FTE (36 hours per week) fixed-term position runs from 04/01/2027 to 11/07/2027 to cover parental leave.

Shifts include morning, afternoon and night across Monday to Sunday within a busy general surgical unit focused on peri-operative care and recovery. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team, collaborating with Surgeons, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist

Qualifications

• Acute and elective surgical experience.
• Must be able to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights across Monday to Sunday.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated with a mature, organized and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC is required.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Autonomous practice

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Ward A5 at Christchurch Hospital Campus. The 0.9FTE (36 hours per week) fixed-term position runs from 04/01/2027 to 11/07/2027 to cover parental leave.

Shifts include morning, afternoon and night across Monday to Sunday within a busy general surgical unit focused on peri-operative care and recovery. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team, collaborating with Surgeons, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist