Registered Nurse – Theatre

Registered Nurse – Theatre

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital is a well-equipped private surgical hospital based in central Hamilton, proudly providing a wide range of surgical specialties to the wider Waikato community for many years. Our hospital has been extensively expanded and upgraded and now incorporates eight fully equipped operating theatres, 40 inpatient beds and a purpose-built Day Surgery Unit. We offer a range of specialties, including orthopaedics, gynaecology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, spine, and general surgery specialties.

Comfortable facilities, combined with the very latest in technology and on-site support services, enable independent credentialled medical practitioners to undertake a wide range of procedures. These include routine investigations to complex surgery, with their expertise supported by caring, professional nursing teams.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Theatre team at Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital in a permanent 0.9 FTE role (9 days per fortnight). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped theatre environment that supports a diverse range of surgical specialties.

As a valued member of our theatre team, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional perioperative care. Working across both scrub and circulating duties, you'll help ensure theatre lists run safely and efficiently while supporting patients throughout their surgical journey. From preparing equipment and maintaining a sterile environment to assisting during procedures and coordinating care, you'll be an integral part of a team committed to clinical excellence. You'll work alongside skilled surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary colleagues who share a passion for achieving the best possible outcomes and experiences for our patients. We foster a supportive team culture built on respect, teamwork, continuous learning, and open communication.

Reporting to the Theatre Services Manager, this position is ideal for a confident theatre nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across a variety of specialties, and takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand practising certificate
• A minimum of three years' experience working within an operating theatre environment
• Proven experience in both scrub and circulating roles
• Strong clinical judgement and a commitment to safe, high-quality perioperative practice
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• The ability to stay calm, organised, and adaptable in a busy theatre setting
• A patient-centred mindset with a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional care
• Flexibility to work across a range of specialties and changing theatre demands
• Orthopaedic experience would be advantageous
• Previous exposure to private healthcare settings is beneficial

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:

• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, 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.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. 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.

Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | 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 for a confidential conversation.

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora

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