Registered Nurse

placeThames calendar_month17/02/2026

Thames Hospital, Theatre

Permanent Part time - 48 hours per fortnight

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 have two Operating Theatres which run 8 days per fortnight Monday to Thursday and some Fridays. We have multi-speciality lists from both Thames based and visiting Surgeons, which include ENT, Plastics, Dental, General Surgery and Gynaecology.

We have an efficient, multi-skilled close-knit team of experienced Theatre and PACU nurses

We provide surgical services to clients from the wider Coromandel Hauraki District, and other areas serviced by the Waikato District.

You will be working variable rostered days from Monday to Friday. Thames Theatre services include general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, plastics, ENT, dental, womens health and endoscopy.

Click here to view the position description.

About you

We are looking for a NZ Registered Nurse with a current Practising Certificate, with a commitment to excellence. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure when required and to show initiative, and have the ability to be flexible with the work required.

Minimum 2 years theatre experience required.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 2 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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

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