Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality private healthcare across New Zealand. With a team of over 1,700 and growing, our group operates five hospitals alongside a range of specialist health and wellbeing services.
When you join Evolution Healthcare, you’ll be supported to succeed in a safe, friendly, inclusive, and values-driven environment. We invest in our people, facilities, and technologies to continuously improve care for the communities we serve.
Job Description
About the role
Due to continued growth in our surgical services, Royston Hospital is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Theatre and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) teams.
Whether your passion is supporting patients throughout their surgical journey in Theatre or providing expert care during recovery in PACU, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.
As a Registered Nurse in either Theatre or PACU, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey. Both roles are Monday to Friday shifts and full or part-time positions.
Theatre Nurses will:
Prepare and maintain specialised surgical instruments and equipment
Scrub, circulate scout and assist during surgical procedures in a range of specilaities
Communicate critical patient information to the surgical team
Ensure patient safety and advocate for best practice throughout the perioperative process
Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team
PACU Nurses will:
Provide expert post-anaesthetic monitoring and assessment
Manage patients recovering from surgical procedures and anaesthesia
Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
Deliver compassionate care and support to patients and their families
Facilitate safe discharge or transfer of patients to the appropriate clinical area
Both roles require practice that aligns with professional nursing standards, the Nursing Council of New Zealand Code of Conduct, and Evolution Healthcare's commitment to excellence in patient care.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate
2+ years' experience in either Theatre or PACU nursing advantageous
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to continuous quality improvement and professional development
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
A patient-centred approach and passion for delivering exceptional care
What We Offer
At Royston Hospital, we're committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.
We offer:
Competitive remuneration and benefits
Birthday leave so you can celebrate your special day
Service recognition through anniversary and long-service payments
Regular team celebrations, morning teas, and wellbeing initiatives
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities to further your nursing career
A modern private hospital environment with access to advanced technology and facilities e.g new robotics programme
A highly supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
Strong clinical leadership and experienced colleagues who are committed to helping each other succeed
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their whānau every day
