Registered Nurse PACU

Invercargill - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Registered Nurse PACU

Southland Hospital Permanent part time roles
Various FTE available

Salary Band $81600 - $106739 p.a. pro-rata

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a can do positive attitude to join our PACU team part of our Perioperative Service based in Southland Hospital. Our passionate team is focused on patient centred care and take great pride in improving the health and wellbeing of our community.

Our service presents a busy environment one that is navigated on a daily basis through a team based model of care so it is essential you have a kind nature and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations. Current nursing or anaesthetic experience and sound clinical skills are essential in ensuring the patient journey is a smooth one. Youll have access to ongoing professional development and given the wide geographical area the hospital covers there will be many opportunities for variety in your work which lends itself to both your professional and personal development.

The hours of work are Monday to Sunday rostered shifts of 8 hours in duration. You will also be required to participate in an on-call roster. You will need to be registered in accordance with the Health Practitioner Competency Act 2003 as a New Zealand Registered Nurse and hold a current Practising Certificate.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

To be successful in this role we are looking for Registered Nurses who:

With a minimum of two years post registration practice experience in the perioperative acute or critical care setting.
With New Zealand Registration
New Zealand experience
Who can evidence adherence to best practice perioperative standards.
Who can demonstrate the Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Southern values of Kind (Manaakitanga) Open(Pono) Positive(Whaiwhakaaro)and Community(Whanaungatanga)

Position Description

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role please contact Mikayla Hamilton

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Required Experience:

Registered Nurse PACUSouthland Hospital Permanent part time rolesVarious FTE availableSalary Band $81600 - $106739 p.a. pro-rataHealth New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.A...