Clinical Nurse Lead - Theatre, Christchurch

Christchurch City Closing date: 31 May 2025 Reference: 1094001 Apply Now Clinical Nurse Lead Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network, and easily accessed within central Christchurch. The hospital consists of ten digital operating theatres and features robotic technology with a highly experienced robotic team, advanced digital scanning technologies, and consulting facilities onsite.The hospital provides a first-class preadmission service, admissions services, day surgery and three inpatient wards including a high dependency area. The hospital offers a wide range of elective surgical services including Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic&Reconstructive, Bariatric, General, and Endoscopic surgery. The hospital employs over 350 highly skilled and trained staff to ensure patients receive high quality care. Southern Cross’ Christchurch Hospital is looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Lead in General Surgery to join our fun, dynamic and professional team. The Clinical Nurse Lead provides leadership to a team of theatre nurses.We currently have a full time Clinical Nurse Lead position available preferably with experience of leading teams. This is a senior position and will suit an experienced team player who will inspire our team in their drive for excellence in the provision of quality surgical care here at Christchurch. Ideally, you will be an amazing theatre nurse with good interpersonal skills, able to maintain and create strong clinical relationships with our visiting surgeons and fellow healthcare professionals.Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate and scope of practice applicable to working in a surgical setting A minimum of 5 years of post-registration theatre experience Post graduate qualification in clinical nursing practice or / working towards. Have successfully completed a post-graduate clinical assessment paper or equivalentKnowledge of computer systems to an intermediate level Previous leadership experience would be desirable Competitive remuneration package Funded health insurance Christmas and New Year breaks Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP Flexible working arrangements Discounts on products and services from a range of our partnersOpportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network Ko wai matou | Our Organisation Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry. Our strong‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds. If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for a confidential conversation.Casey, Sterile Services Department at Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital Do you have Sterile Services experience? We are always looking for individuals experienced in Sterile Services to join our team. If you are a detailed orientated team player, with excellent communication skills, and would like to be considered for future roles at Southern Cross hospitals, let us know.Casey, Sterile Services Department at Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital Please note: All general health enquiries, questions or concerns should be directed by telephone to your admitting specialist or GP or local accident&emergency centre. #J-18808-Ljbffr