Registered Nurse - Operating Theatre (Orthopaedics and Spine speciality)
14/01/2026
12/02/2026
Permanent - Full Time
St George's Hospital
Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Mō mātou | About us
St George's Hospital - Excellence in Innovation:
At St George’s Hospital our 13 Theatres are state-of-the art with all of them supported by the latest anaesthetic and surgical technologies. We provide an extensive range of surgical procedures including specialities and complex procedures with ICU and HDU care available for our patients.
Based in Christchurch, St George’s Hospital aims to be recognised as “The South Island Centre of Excellence” for surgical procedures - where patients choose to be treated and where people choose to work.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
We are committed to developing our fabulous team and offer a range of fantastic benefits and opportunities including:
Very competitive remuneration packages
Relocation allowance can be negotiated
5 weeks annual leave
Subsidised secure on-site parking
A supportive, friendly environment, where people love coming to work
Immediate Income Protection and Life Insurance
Discount at our on-site café and pharmacy
Amazing opportunities for professional clinical development and personal development through our own St George’s Hospital Leadership Academy
We close over Christmas/New Year.
We do our very best to offer regular roster patterns so our colleagues can enjoy a genuine family/work/life balance
Job Description
Mō te tūnga | About our Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for exceptional registered nurses with orthopaedic experience in theatre to join our friendly and experienced operating theatre team. As a private hospital we offer a broad range of surgical specialities and you will have the opportunity to work across them all and develop or enhance your speciality interests.
These are permanent full-time positions. We can accommodate hours between 0.4 to 1.0 FTE. Our Theatres generally operate Monday to Friday 0700 to 2100. There is also the opportunity for weekend work (weekend rates would apply). Availability for some 10-hour shifts would be an advantage.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Essential skills/experience for the role:
Orthopaedics and spine experience in the operating theatre environment is essential. You will also:
Be passionate for and provide high quality perioperative care
Have excellent supportive, engaging and positive team skills
Demonstrate a commitment to professional practice, and professional and personal development
Be an excellent communicator, facilitator and advocate for patients
Be able to work with all our Hospital teams in all aspects of our service
Actively seek opportunities for relationship, practice and service development
Have the initiative and ability to contribute to and support best practice standards.
A current NZ Nursing Registration and practicing licence is essential.
If you have the above experience and attributes we would love you to apply for this position.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Click on 'Apply for this job' and follow the online application process. For a copy of the full position, please visit the careers section of our websitewww.stgeorges.org.nz/careers/vacancies
Applicants must have a current APC and be a New Zealand resident or have a current New Zealand work permit. A copy of your current New Zealand work permit status must be attached to your CV.
All applications must be submitted through our website.
We are reviewing applications ahead of the closing date, and this date is therefore subject to change. We encourage your early application.
St George’s Hospital is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion of people from all communities we serve being represented in our workforce. We acknowledge and respect our colleagues’ diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is whānau oriented within a supportive environment.
