Registered Nurse - Theatre
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
Registered Nurse – Theatre
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital, in Epsom, is designed with a focus on short stay surgery and family-centred care. The hospital has four theatres, a purpose-built day-stay facility and 20 in-patient beds with ensuite facilities. A centre of expertise for head and neck surgery and otolaryngology (ENT), it also offers oral and maxillofacial, gynaecological, plastic and reconstructive and general paediatric surgery, backed up by friendly, highly professional nursing teams and systems designed to benefit patients of all ages.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced or Senior Registered Theatre Nurse to join our dedicated perioperative team in a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position. Working in our modern operating theatre environment, you’ll primarily support surgical services across ENT, Head & Neck, and Gynaecology, playing an important role in delivering exceptional care throughout the perioperative journey.
As a key member of the theatre team, you’ll bring strong clinical expertise and confidence in both scrubbing and circulating roles. From preparing patients and equipment, to assisting during procedures and helping theatre lists run smoothly, your skills and attention to detail will help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care every day.
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Theatre Services Manager, you’ll work closely with skilled surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, innovative, evidence-based care. If you thrive in a fast-paced theatre environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team making a real difference for patients.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in Operating Theatre
- You are ideally an experienced or senior Registered Nurse who brings advanced clinical knowledge, confidence in the operating theatre, and the ability to support and guide colleagues within the team
- Ability to work confidently across multiple surgical specialties and adapt to changing theatre lists
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A calm, organised, and adaptable approach in a fast-paced surgical environment
- A positive, professional attitude and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
- Previous experience in 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 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.
