Registered Nurse – PACU
Registered Nurse – PACU
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital located in central Auckland. Originally established on its Auckland site in Epsom in the 1940s, Southern Cross Brightside Hospital was completely rebuilt to modern, high-tech specifications and re-opened in 2000. Brightside Hospital offers a wide range of surgical services and post-operative care to around 4,500 patients each year. This four-theatre hospital provides 43 in-patient beds and 6 day-stay chairs and has a staff of nearly 100.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for passionate and skilled Registered Nurses to join our high-performing PACU team within a modern private surgical hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment where clinical excellence and compassionate care come together.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the surgical journey — delivering high-quality post-anaesthetic care, supporting patients through recovery, and ensuring their safety and comfort at every stage. You’ll work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, and theatre teams in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting that values teamwork, respect, and open communication.
You’ll bring strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgement, and a calm, confident presence to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. Our close-knit PACU team prides itself on being supportive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. If you thrive in an environment where every day is different and your expertise truly makes a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
We have two roles available at our Southern Cross Brightside Hospital:
- Full-time (1 FTE) permanent role
- Part-time (0.4 FTE) permanent role
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate
- Minimum 2 years previous experience in PACU, ICU, ED, or acute surgical settings (preferred)
- Strong clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills with a safety-first mindset
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, positive approach
- A genuine commitment to patient-centred, culturally safe care
- Flexible and available to work rostered shifts, with weekday-only hours (no weekends!)
- PDRP Level 2–3 is desirable but not required
- Experience within private healthcare is advantageous
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, 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.
Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.
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.
