General Surgical
We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN with relevant knowledge and skill as a Preop/PACU nurse to further develop their clinical leadership and expertise in this field of nursing.Supported by a dedicated team of Preop/PACU nurses, the Clinical Specialty Nurse (CSN) position is a busy and challenging role involving the leadership and coordination of Preop/PACU resources and patient flow through Preop/PACU.
Ensuring timely patient care, monitoring patient length of stay along with clinical support for the Preop/PACU team, are strong aspects of this role.The PACU department in Manukau Health Park covers Preop, PACU Stage 1 and PACU Stage 2; servicing 10 operating theatres and 2 endoscopy procedure rooms, supporting a wide variety of elective surgeries such as Ophthalmology, ORL, Urology, Gynaecology, Hands and Plastics, Orthopaedics, and General Surgery.This is your chance to be a part of the PACU team at Manukau Health Park providing a high level of leadership and professional role modelling, demonstrating your advanced clinical skills and optimising Preop/PACU utilisation and efficiency with guidance and direction from your ACNM.Essential:Registered Nurse / Registered Comprehensive Nurse qualificationA minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience in PACUCurrent, Level 3 or 4 PDRPEvidence of expertise in setting standards and managing practice to achieve theseExperience with supporting and/or driving quality initiativesA commitment to on-going trainingProven ability to negotiate and motivate staff to excelStrong leadership and communication skillsDesired:Post Graduate qualification in relevant specialty areaExperience coordinating and leading clinical teamsPlease apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ or for more information please contact Nancy in the recruitment centre at Nancy.Li@middlemore.co.nzApplications Close: 29th January 2026Job Number: MHP202516464