Registered Nurse – Peri-Anaesthesia
Registered Nurse – Peri-Anaesthesia
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital Queenstown
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital (SCCLH) received its first patients in January 2022 and has steadily developed a broad range of specialty surgery covering both private and public patients. The joint venture ownership between Southern Cross Healthcare and Central Lakes Trust ensures leading clinical service delivery whilst maintaining a genuine focus to provide healthcare services closer to home for general population of Central Otago.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital in Queenstown is excited to offer fantastic opportunities for passionate and clinically confident Registered Nurses to join our Peri‑Anaesthesia team (Admissions, PACU, Ward and Day Stay) on a permanent basis. With a variety of part‑time and full‑time roles available, we’re keen to find the right fit to suit your lifestyle. This is a chance to be part of a high‑performing perioperative service where you’ll deliver exceptional care across the entire surgical journey, making a meaningful difference for patients and whānau every day.
You’ll join a close‑knit, supportive multidisciplinary team where your skills and experience are valued and encouraged. Your day‑to‑day work will include pre‑operative assessment and preparation, post‑anaesthetic recovery care, clinical monitoring, discharge coordination, and accurate documentation. Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, this role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are ready to contribute from day one.
Alongside delivering culturally safe, patient‑centred care, you’ll be involved in quality improvement initiatives and support the growth of colleagues and new team members—helping to foster a collaborative, professional culture focused on learning and continuous improvement in the stunning Central Lakes setting.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate
- At least three years’ experience in surgical nursing
- Previous PACU experience is welcomed but not essential — full training and support will be provided
- A proven ability to thrive in a high‑volume, multidisciplinary surgical environment
- Excellent organisational skills, with a strong eye for detail and commitment to accuracy
- Clear, confident verbal and written communication, paired with a flexible, solutions‑focused approach
- Experience in a private surgical or healthcare setting is advantageous
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package.
- 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.
