Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse (Fixed-Term Contract)
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network and easily accessed within central Christchurch. The hospital consists of ten digital operating theatres and features robotic technology with a highly experienced robotic team, advanced digital scanning technologies, and consulting facilities onsite.
The hospital provides a first-class preadmission service, admissions services, day surgery and three inpatient wards including a high dependency area. The hospital offers a wide range of elective surgical services including Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic & Reconstructive, Bariatric, General, and Endoscopic surgery. The hospital employs over 350 highly skilled and trained staff to ensure patients receive high-quality care.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Looking for a theatre nursing opportunity that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to work with a highly skilled team? Join Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital in this full-time, 6-month fixed-term role, providing parental leave cover within our dynamic Theatre service.
Working across General Surgery, Gynaecology, and Urology, you'll be part of a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. From straightforward procedures to more complex surgical cases, you'll have the opportunity to expand your experience, strengthen your perioperative expertise, and make a genuine difference in the lives of our patients.
As a valued member of our Theatre team, you'll play an integral role in delivering exceptional perioperative care, supporting patients through every stage of their surgical journey. You'll collaborate with experienced Surgeons, Specialists, Anaesthetists, Allied Health professionals, and fellow Nurses who are committed to achieving the very best outcomes.
This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working across multiple specialties, and is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality patient care. If you're ready to take the next step in your theatre nursing career and broaden your clinical expertise in a supportive and high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC
- Recent experience in theatre, perioperative, surgical, or acute care nursing
- Operating theatre experience, particularly in General Surgery, Gynaecology, or Urology, would be highly advantageous
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- A commitment to delivering safe, patient-centred care and achieving outstanding patient outcomes
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- A passion for continuous learning, professional development, and quality improvement
- Previous experience in a private healthcare setting is desirable
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme
- Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive wellbeing programme and generous Christmas/New Year breaks
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
