Registered Nurse - Theatre Services

# Registered Nurse - Theatre Services at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Registered Nurse – Theatre/PACU/Endoscopy/Infusion Services*** **Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Whanganui*** **Perm, part-time roles available**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.**About the Role**We are seeking a passionate, skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Theatre Services team. This role provides the opportunity to work across a variety of diverse clinical areas which are under Theatre Services in Whanganui. These include the following:* Operating Theatre - Scrub and Circulating* PACU / Recovery* Endoscopy* Pre-Admission Clinic* Day Stay / Pre & Post Operative Unit* Infusion ServicesYou will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe clinical practice, excellent patient outcomes, and culturally responsive care aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.**About the Team/Service/ Location****Perioperative services****What we offer:*** Supportive and collaborative theatre environment* Ongoing education and professional development* Opportunities to grow across surgical specialties* Wellness and staff support programmes* Competitive salary and penal rates in line with NZ nursing MECA agreements* The chance to make a meaningful impact within New Zealand healthcare**Key Responsibilities*** Provide safe and effective perioperative nursing care* Scrub, circulating and/or PACU experience advantageous* Endoscopy experience advantageous* Medical infusion experience including Chemotherapy advantageous* Support patients and whānau through their healthcare journey* Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetic teams and wider MDT* Participate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives* Contribute to a positive and supportive team cultureFor more information on living and working in Whanganui click here**About you**We are looking for someone who:* Holds current NZ Nursing Council registration and APC* Has perioperative/theatre nursing experience or experience in any of the other areas mentioned above* Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills* Is adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment* Is committed to equity, patient-centred care and cultural safety* Aligns with the values of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**To apply please click “**apply now**.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal**.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kimberly [email protected]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui || Location: | Manawatu / Whanganui || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 23-Jun-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 16-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 05-RNTH-5527 || Attachment: | Position description Health NZ - RN for Theatre - updated Jun 2026.pdf (PDF, 497KB) || File links: | || Website: | https://www.wdhb.org.nz/ | #J-18808-Ljbffr