Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward (Nights)

Registered Nurse – Surgical Ward (Nights)
Southern Cross Healthcare – Wellington Central, North Island
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital is a private elective surgical hospital.
The hospital features day procedure facilities, five operating theatres and a modern High Dependency unit - all of which allows the hospital to provide for the needs of a variety of patients, including those requiring complex surgical procedures.
Clinical services include Orthopaedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Colorectal surgery, Gynaecology, Paediatric surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat, Ophthalmology, Oncology and Urology.
First established in ****, the hospital has seen significant additions and upgrades on the site over recent years.
The new building adjacent to the hospital at 88 Hanson Street houses a state‐of‐the‐art Day Stay surgical facility (Wellington Surgical Centre), Affinity Medical imaging and the Southern Cross Specialist Centre.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Ward team, working permanent night shifts.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic environment delivering high‐quality patient care.
Our ward supports a diverse patient population undergoing a broad range of surgical procedures.
These include orthopaedic, urology, general, and gynaecological surgeries, offering you the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills across multiple specialties.
You will play an integral role in providing safe, compassionate, and patient‐centred care during the critical overnight recovery period.
This is a permanent part‐time (0.9 FTE) position on night shift, comprising 9 shifts per fortnight, Monday through Sunday on a rostered basis.
Provide safe, compassionate, patient‐centred care during the overnight recovery period.
Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate
Proven experience as a Registered Nurse, ideally within a surgical or acute care setting
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and autonomously during night shifts
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Experience caring for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures (ortho, urology, general, or gynae is advantageous)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to delivering high‐quality patient care and maintaining professional standards
Flexibility and reliability to work rostered night shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand‐approved PDRP.
Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ****** for a confidential conversation.
For a copy of the Job Description visit Registered-Nurse-Position-Description.pdf
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