Registered Nurse- Theatre

We are committed to redefining patient centred care for our patients, our people and our planet.

TE KAMUPENE THE COMPANY

Forté Health is a modern private surgical hospital in central Christchurch, providing high-quality short-stay and day-stay services including in orthopaedic, gynaecology, ORL, urology, plastics, maxillo-facial and general elective surgical procedures.

We’re a collaborative team passionate about excellence in patient care and sustainable healthcare.

Proudly we are New Zealand’s first net Carbon Zero hospital

Forte Health offer an attractive remuneration package including:

Five weeks annual leave

Free staff morning tea and lunches provided daily

Annual Shoe Allowance

Subsidised on site car parking

Transport subsidy

A choice of health subsidies, Health Insurance Contribution or Wellbeing reimbursement

Holidays over Christmas/New Year

Additional benefits

Long service leave every five years

Wellbeing programme

WorkRide programme for transport sustainability

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Operating Theatre Nurse - Urology

T Ū RANGA THE ROLE

An opportunity for a permanent Operating Theatre Nurse has become available in our dedicated and highly skilled Urology team.

Our theatre teams are passionate professionals who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality efficient service that ensures every patient receives a safe and positive surgical experience.

We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Urology Theatre Nurse to join our existing team.

This is an exciting time to join us at Forte' Health and be part of the future development of our theatre services.

There is an opportunity to also work in other specialties we provide patients but Urology will be the main strength needed for this role.

This position's FTE is flexible where you can have a combination of permanent days and additional casual days providing the opportunity to enjoy time for personal commitments, family, or simply to recharge.

Theatre shifts are rostered Monday to Friday and are generally structured across morning and afternoon sessions. We roster a mixture of 8 , 6, and 10-hour shifts scheduled across two-weeks. Rosters are published four weeks in advance to support work-life balance and planning.

Although we would prefer you to start as soon as possible, we could possibly consider a Jan 2027 start date.

KO KOE ABOUT YOU

To thrive in this role and become a valued member of our theatre team, you'll bring:

At least 2–3 years of Urology theatre nursing experience, including both scrubbing and circulating responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit team, takes pride in their work, and contributes to a positive and supportive theatre culture.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Come and join a team that is committed to excellence in patient care and excited about the future of urology services.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

TONO ATU TO APPLY

In your cover letter it is always helpful to know what your motivation is. Short and simple is effective.

A Position description can be found on our website under current vacancies.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS; Sunday 25 October 2026

If you have any questions or want to discuss this please feel free to call me on 03 265 0741

You must have current NZ working rights.

Johanna van Aalst