Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit

Registered Nurse – Day Surgery Unit

Salary Band $83,000 - $109,000 + KiwiSaver

• Dunedin Hospital
• 1.0 FTE / 80 Hours per fortnight
• Permanent vacancy 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

Our Day Surgery Unit is a one–stop shop, providing surgery to patients of all ages from a wide range of surgical specialties ranging from;

• Dental,
• ENT,
• General Surgery,
• Gynaecology,
• Orthopaedic,
• Plastics,
• Urology
• and Paediatrics.

Care for patient's right across the continuum of care from preadmissions through to discharge. 

DSU also accommodates patients admitted for a variety of non-theatre procedures. 

Monday to Friday Day 8 hour shifts between 7am-7pm

About you

• Post operative surgical experience a must
• Registered Nurse with APC 
• Recent and relevant experience within a NZ clinical setting
• A requirement to be involved in the termination of pregnancy service.
• A willingness to promote and champion quality initiatives.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 
 

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between step 2 $83,725 and step 7 $109,407 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 03 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Josie Teokotai josie.teokotai@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.