Coordinate perioperative nursing care across Dunedin theatres to ensure timely, safe surgeries

Registered Nurse - Perioperative Service Fixed-term

Registered Nurse – Perioperative

Salary Band $81,000 - $106,000 per annum, pro-rata. + Kiwisaver

  • Dunedin Hospital
  • 0.8 FTE / 64 Hours per fortnight
  • Fixed-term Parental leave cover until March 2027

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 team creates a unique, welcoming culture that is diverse and inclusive. You could enjoy:

  • Nine Main operating theatres, + Two Day Surgery theatres + One C-section theatre.
  • Our theatres provide tertiary level elective and acute surgery with specialties that include cardio-thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, liver resections, general surgical upper and lower GI, urology and orthopaedic both elective and acutes
  • Forward thinking and adaptable Nurse managers

About you

  • 2+ years post registration practice experience in theatre nursing.
  • Experience with Orthopaedics preferred
  • New Zealand Registration and Current APC
  • Evidence of adherence to best practice perioperative standards
  • Relate to our values of Kind (Manaakitanga), Open (Pono), Positive (Whaiwhakaaro) and Community (Whanaungatanga)

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 expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $81,683 and $106,739 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 16 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact so.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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