Registered Nurse, Theatre

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering excellent healthcare across the nation, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders effectively, embracing a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and meet the needs of our community. About the Role We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Registered Nurse in the Theatre at Taranaki Base Hospital. This permanent part-time position is ideal for nurses who have a passion for theatre nursing and wish to enhance their skills across various specialties. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing services to our patients, ensuring they are at the center of everything we do. We are looking for experienced practitioners who can manage operating theatre procedures across multiple specialties. Your responsibilities will include: - Delivering optimal patient care in the operating theatre, utilizing critical thinking as a foundational practice. - Providing clear supervision and delegation to enrolled nurses and healthcare assistants. - Performing delegated patient care tasks within the Theatre department. - Being available for rostered duties as required by the Theatre schedule. - Ensuring accountability in risk management, equipment maintenance, and patient safety. - Communicating effectively with the theatre team and multidisciplinary team (MDT) members to foster a collaborative environment. About the Team/Service/Location The Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Operating Theatre Suite includes six operating theatres that cover a wide array of specialties. Our staffing schedule consists of nine-hour shifts, with on-call shifts from Monday to Thursday, transitioning to morning, afternoon, and night shifts from Friday to Sunday. For more information about living and working in Taranaki, please reach out to us. About You We are seeking a qualified nurse who is eligible to practice in New Zealand and is eager to embrace a rewarding opportunity in a beautiful region known for its excellent work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have: - Recent and extensive experience in an operating theatre setting. - Strong communication skills with colleagues and MDT members. - A solid teamwork ethic, along with the adaptability and flexibility required in a dynamic environment. - A self-motivated attitude focused on professional growth, knowledge acquisition, and clinical improvement. - Initiative and the ability to think critically in the theatre environment. - A current Annual Practising Certificate. - A commitment to providing high-quality care in your practice. Benefits At Health New Zealand, we value our employees and are committed to their professional development. We offer a comprehensive orientation period tailored to individual needs, access to clinical training and education, and various professional development opportunities. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. How to Apply To apply, please submit your application through our online careers portal by Wednesday, January 7, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Linda Smith-Madden at 067536139 ext 7417 or via email at Linda.Smith-Madden@tdhb.org.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Please note that during this transitional period for Health New Zealand, priority will be given to affected employees for this position.