Registered Nurse Perioperative, Planned Services

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Wairarapa • Full-time • Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand • NZ$ 75k - NZ$ 106k / year • 6d ago

Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Service: Planned Services

Contract: Permanent Part time 0.6 FTE

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

Working at Health New Zealand - Wairarapa you will become part of an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed team of health workers providing a modern and innovative approach to healthcare, with the bonus of a healthy balanced lifestyle and opportunities for professional development.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team working in perioperative services.

Day Procedure Unit (DPU) has a permanent part time position, working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE), rostered and rotating with a requirement to participate on the afterhours and weekend on call roster.

This is based primarily in DPU, but you may be required to work across other areas in the Perioperative Service.

Moū - About you

You must have a minimum of one years' post grad experience in an acute clinical setting and can work confidently without supervision. We are looking for staff with acute care experience, especially critical care skills.

You will have a current Annual Practising Certificate and preferably have recent theatre/recovery experience and can work confidently without supervision.

NZ Registered General and Obstetric or Comprehensive Nurse.
Hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
Demonstrated experience and skills in Perioperative nursing.
Ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively with other disciplines.
Proven communication skills for patient care and teamwork.
A vision for professional and clinical nursing practice.
Ability to continuously improve work practices

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 by 11.59pm, 17 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact leeann.campbell@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.