Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse (12-month 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.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Ready to bring your orthopaedic theatre expertise to a high-performing surgical team? We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Theatre team in a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role, covering parental leave.
Working within our busy theatres, you'll deliver exceptional perioperative care and support a wide range of elective orthopaedic procedures. You'll work alongside experienced Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Anaesthetic Technicians, and Theatre professionals committed to achieving outstanding patient outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your theatre nursing expertise in a fast-paced, highly specialised environment where clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient care are at the heart of everything we do. We're seeking a motivated and adaptable nurse who thrives in a collaborative setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences. If you're looking to grow your orthopaedic theatre career while making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and an APC
- Recent experience within a perioperative or theatre environment
- Orthopaedic theatre nursing experience, or a strong interest in building your career within orthopaedic surgery
- Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to apply sound professional judgement in a busy surgical setting
- A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and outstanding patient experiences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-focused approach
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
- A commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous improvement
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced theatre environment
- Previous experience in a private healthcare setting would be advantageous
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.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
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.
