Theatre Nurse

Frontline Recruitment Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Fully funded health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

NZ Nursing Council-approved PDRP

Staff discounts

Wellbeing programme

Christmas shutdown

Referral bonus

Competitive salary

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled perioperative nurse to join a close-knit theatre team in Hamilton. You will work across all stages of the perioperative journey, supporting surgeons and anaesthetists in a modern, well-equipped environment.

The role offers either full-time or 0.9 FTE flexibility with a competitive salary, relocation support, and a focus on development within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• NZ registered nurse with current practising certificate.
• Minimum three years' theatre experience.
• Proficient in both scrub and circulating roles.
• Able to work autonomously with a solid clinical foundation.
• Strong communication and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Care across all stages of the perioperative journey in theatre.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and nursing colleagues to support patient outcomes.
• Provide intraoperative support and equipment setup with attention to safety and efficiency.

Skills

NZRN

Theatre experience

Scrub & Circulating

Autonomous practice

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

NZ Nursing Council registration

Job description

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Frontline Recruitment Group - Hamilton, North Island

Full time, Permanent

4d ago , from Frontline Recruitment Group

We're looking for a skilled perioperative nurse to join a close-knit theatre team in Hamilton. You'll be working in a modern, well-equipped environment across a variety of surgical services, playing a meaningful role in delivering high-quality care at every stage of the perioperative journey.

About the role

You’ll be part of a tight-knit multidisciplinary team, working closely alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing colleagues to deliver great patient outcomes. Day to day you'll be hands-on across all stages of the patient journey, from preparation and equipment setup through to intraoperative support, always keeping best-practice front of mind. The role is available as either a full-time position or 9 days a fortnight if a little more flexibility suits you better. You'll be joining a high-performing team that genuinely invests in the development and growth of its people.

Skills and experience

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
• At least three years' experience in a theatre environment
• Confident and capable across both scrub and circulating roles
• Comfortable working autonomously with a solid clinical foundation
• A natural communicator who works well with those around them
• Passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care with the patient at the centre
• Able to hit the ground running across a variety of specialties and theatre environments
• A background in orthopaedic theatre will be looked on favourably
• Any exposure to a private hospital environment is a bonus
• Competitive salary and relocation support
• Fully funded health insuranceChristmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working arrangements
• NZ Nursing Council-approved PDRP
• Staff discounts with partner organisations

Benefits

• Competitive salary and relocation support
• Referral bonus scheme
• Fully funded health insurance
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Wellbeing programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• NZ Nursing Council-approved PDRP
• Staff discounts with partner organisations

Skills and experience

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
• At least three years' experience in a theatre environment
• Confident and capable across both scrub and circulating roles
• Comfortable working autonomously with a solid clinical foundation
• A natural communicator who works well with those around them
• Passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care with the patient at the centre
• Able to hit the ground running across a variety of specialties and theatre environments
• A background in orthopaedic theatre will be looked on favourably
• Any exposure to a private hospital environment is a bonus

Reference: 1226049

Additional information

• Join a high-performing theatre team in Hamilton
• Competitive pay plus staff discounts and a wellbeing programme
• Permanent position, full time or 0.9 FTE for some flexibility