Registered Nurse, Theatre

Registered Nurse Theatre Base Hospital, Permanent full time. Opportunity for nurses with passion for theatre nursing. Learn across multiple specialties, acute emergent and routine elective cases. This Position Offers a comprehensive orientation period that is individualized. Access to clinical training and education Professional development opportunities 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 welcoming applications from competent and professional practitioners who will be providing caring, best practice nursing services to our patients that put them at the centre of everything we do. Experienced in operating theatre procedures across specialties. Provide optimum care within operating theatres with critical thinking as a cornerstone. Supervise and delegate to enrolled nurses and healthcare assistants. Perform delegated patient care tasks within the Theatre department. Available for rostered duties as dictated by Theatre. Accountable for risk management, equipment maintenance and patient safety. Excellent communicator among theatre team and MDT. Create a seamless teamwork environment. Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Operating Theatre Suite consists of six operating theatres covering a wide range of specialities. Staffing roster: nine hour shift pattern, with on‑call Monday to Thursday, onsite morning, afternoon and night shift cover Friday to Sunday. For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here About you Are you a qualified Nurse who can practise in New Zealand and embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance? Ideally you will have: Recent and extensive nursing experience in the operating theatre. Proven communication skills amongst colleagues and MDT members. Great teamwork ethic, willingness to be adaptable and flexible. Self‑motivated to progress, gain knowledge and improve clinical capability. Show initiative, be apt at critical thinking in the theatre environment. Current Annual Practising Certificate. Motivated to prioritise quality in practice. 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 serve 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 by Sunday 19 July 2026. For questions about the role, contact Linda Smith‑Madden phone 067536139 ext 7417 or via email Linda.Smith‑[email protected]. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. Job details Job Reference: TAR06760 Location: North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Nursing - Operating Rooms / Theatres #J-18808-Ljbffr