Are you a skilled Theatre Nurse with cardiac experience looking to escape night shifts and gain better work-life balance? Apply now!
Job Title: Theatre Nurse | Cardiac Operating Theatre
Location: Auckland
Hours: Full time, permanent - | Monday to Friday | Flexible Hours | No Night Shifts 
Salary: Excellent base salary plus many benefits
Recruiter: Paul Wheeler at Carejobz Recruitment Experts


About this role:

Are you an experienced Theatre Nurse with a passion for cardiac surgery and a desire for better work-life balance?

This is your opportunity to join a modern, well-supported perioperative team in a leading private hospital setting—with no night shifts and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Free Parking | Competitive Pay | Premium Facility | Career Development


Join a dedicated and highly skilled surgical team in one of Auckland’s top private operating theatre environments. You’ll be working in a purpose-built cardiac OR suite, performing a variety of adult cardio-thoracic procedures, including:
  • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
  • Valve Repairs and Replacements
  • VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery)
  • Thoracotomies and more
This is a high-acuity, fast-paced role within a multidisciplinary team, where your clinical expertise is valued and supported.

Work-Life Balance You’ll Actually Enjoy
  • Rostered shifts only between Monday to Friday
  • No overnight shifts – latest finish is 8:30pm
  • Mix of 6, 8, or 10-hour shifts with staggered starts (0700–1200)
  • On-call and weekend availability is shared and minimal
  • Flexible FTE – tell us what works for you!
About You 
NZ Registered Nurse with a current APC

Must have current or very recent experience scrubbing for OPEN cardiac surgeries.

Strong perioperative nursing knowledge and attention to detail

Confident, calm, and collaborative in high-pressure settings

Committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred surgical care

Why Join This Team?
Modern, purpose-built facilities – including a brand-new surgical wing with 10 state-of-the-art operating rooms
Strong orientation and clinical support
Competitive pay under NZNO collective agreement
Free staff parking
Christmas & New Year shutdown for added balance
Support for ongoing professional development and training
Positive, collaborative culture – where your skills are recognised and your growth is encouraged

Ready for a Change?
If you're a cardiac theatre nurse looking for more balance, better conditions, and a chance to work in a first-class surgical environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and discover the benefits of a workplace that truly supports its people.

  
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