About the Role | About the Role

Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Peri-anaesthesia team (Admission, PACU, Day Stay) in a 0.9 FTE, fixed‑term role for 12 months, covering maternity leave. Working 9 days per fortnight, this role offers flexibility to support individual circumstances. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality peri-anaesthesia nursing care across the full surgical journey, working in partnership with patients, whānau, and the wider clinical team to ensure safe and positive outcomes.

The role sits within a close‑knit, multidisciplinary team where you will contribute across perioperative services based on your skills and experience. Your daily responsibilities will include pre‑operative patient assessment and preparation, post‑anaesthetic recovery care, ongoing clinical monitoring, discharge coordination, and timely, accurate documentation. You will bring a patient‑focused approach and uphold high standards of clinical practice within a busy private surgical environment.

Reporting to the Peri‑Anaesthesia Services Manager, this position is well suited to a nurse who can hit the ground running and is confident in a fast‑moving perioperative setting. Alongside delivering culturally safe care, you will play a role in quality improvement activities and support the development of staff and new team members, contributing to a professional, collaborative team culture focused on learning and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience | Skills and experience

Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate

A minimum of two years’ experience in surgical nursing. A PACU experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided for successful applicants.

Proven ability to work collaboratively within a high‑volume, multidisciplinary surgical environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills, paired with a flexible, solutions‑focused approach

Strong organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience working in a private surgical or healthcare setting is desirable

What we can offer you | What we can offer you

Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.

Health & Wellbeing: 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.

Who we are | Our Organisation

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear. 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.

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.

Come and join us in doing something meaningful, helping people improve their lives by rethinking healthcare.

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.