Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital Service/ Department: Operating Theatres
Contract: Permanent, 0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight), 1 position available

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our theatre team. This is a permanent, 0.9 FTE position, working across a rotating roster. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both patients and staff. This role offers a diverse and dynamic work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow your nursing career.
To learn more about the position and to review the position profile, click here.

About the Team/Service/ Location:
Our theatre team is a close-knit, multidisciplinary group of professionals who are passionate about delivering the best possible surgical care to our patients. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, where teamwork and communication are key to our success. You will be joining a supportive environment that encourages learning, innovation, and professional development.
Located in the scenic Hawkes Bay region, renowned for its warm climate, award-winning wineries, and stunning landscapes, our hospital offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle. With a vibrant local community and access to beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and a rich cultural scene, living and working in Hawkes Bay allows you to balance a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life.
We are committed to fostering an environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional development, making this a great place to grow your career in theatre nursing.

About you:
We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse who is ready to contribute to a fast-paced, high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have:

• A New Zealand Registered Nurse qualification with a current Annual Practising Certificate.

• Experience in all nursing roles within the operating theatre.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and infection control.

• Flexibility to work rostered rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth (mandatory)

• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings. (mandatory)

Working for Health New Zealand:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply:
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm of the closing date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hayley at hayley.paewhenua@hbdhb.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.