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.

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand practising certificate
• At least 3 years’ experience in an operating theatre setting
• Demonstrated clinical competence and confidence working across perioperative roles
• Proven capability in both scrub and circulating positions
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset
• Able to remain composed, organised, and effective within a busy theatre environment
• Dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
• Flexible and able to adapt to different specialties and evolving theatre schedules
• Orthopaedic experience would be advantageous
• Previous exposure to private healthcare settings is beneficial

• Competitive Rewards
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  Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing
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  Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• Flexibility & Growth
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  Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
• Perks & Community
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  Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.

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.

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.