Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

The Perioperative Unit have an ongoing requirement for Registered Nurses who are available to work on our casual pool. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work as part of a multi-specialty team of professionals and to work in a dynamic and busy unit.

We are looking for trained Operating Theatre Nurses, however while previous experience is desirable, we will consider applicants who are interested in working in this area of nursing and who have the appropriate background. We offer you an orientation period, in-service education and opportunities to develop within all specialties within a supportive team environment.

The Perioperative Unit covers elective and acute surgery and has a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week acute service. As a casual Registered Nurse, you may be required to work any day (Monday to Sunday) and any shift including morning and afternoon shifts, as and when required.

 Applicants must hold a current driver licence in order to be considered, must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current practicing certificate.

View the Position Profile HEREhttps://ourhub.hawkesbay.health.nz/files/d/89762/PP-Registered-Nurse-Operating-Theatre-Sep-2023.pdf or for further information Please email Wendy Sail, Theatre Manager on Wendy.Sail@hbdhb.govt.nz for a confidential discussion

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Māui, Hawke’s Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

Check out our Nursing Recruitment video to get a better feel for working at Te Whatu Ora, Te Matau a Maui, Hawkes Bay.