Registered Nurse - Theatre Services

• Registered Nurse – Theatre/PACU/Endoscopy/Infusion Services
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Whanganui
• Perm, part-time, 0.7FTE (28 hours per week)

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

We are seeking a passionate, skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Theatre Services team. This role provides the opportunity to work across a variety of diverse clinical areas which are under Theatre Services in Whanganui. These include the following:

• Operating Theatre - Scrub and Circulating 
• PACU / Recovery
• Endoscopy 
• Pre-Admission Clinic 
• Day Stay / Pre & Post Operative Unit
• Infusion Services

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe clinical practice, excellent patient outcomes, and culturally responsive care aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Perioperative services

What we offer:

• Supportive and collaborative theatre environment
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Opportunities to grow across surgical specialties
• Wellness and staff support programmes
• Competitive salary and penal rates in line with NZ nursing MECA agreements
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within New Zealand healthcare

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective perioperative nursing care
• Scrub, circulating and/or PACU experience advantageous
• Endoscopy experience advantageous
• Medical infusion experience including Chemotherapy advantageous 
• Support patients and whānau through their healthcare journey 
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetic teams and wider MDT
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture

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About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds current NZ Nursing Council registration and APC
• Has perioperative/theatre nursing experience or experience in any of the other areas mentioned above
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Is committed to equity, patient-centred care and cultural safety
• Aligns with the values of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Working at 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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact jobs@wdhb.org.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.