Waikato All

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Theatres

  • Listed

    July 30, 2026

  • Job Title

    Registered Nurse – Cardiac Theatres

  • Location

    Waikato All

  • Job Type

    Permanent

  • Classification

    Healthcare & Medicine

  • Salary Range

    $95,000 - $112,000 Yearly

Are you an experienced Theatre Registered Nurse with cardiac experience looking to join a modern private surgical hospital where clinical excellence and teamwork come first?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading private healthcare provider for experienced Registered Nurses – Theatre (Cardiac) to join their high-performing perioperative team.

Full-time and part-time permanent opportunities are available.

About the Role

Working within a busy theatre environment, you will be responsible for:

  • Scrubbing and circulating for cardiothoracic and vascular procedures.
  • Delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Maintaining exceptional clinical standards in a fast-paced surgical setting.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

  • Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
  • Previous experience as a Theatre Registered Nurse ideally in a New Zealand hospital.
  • Cardiac, cardiothoracic or vascular theatre experience.
  • Strong scrubbing and circulating skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • The ability to remain calm, organised and adaptable in a busy theatre environment.

What's in it for You?

This employer is recognised for investing in both its people and its facilities. Benefits include:

  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Permanent part-time and casual opportunities.
  • Comprehensive orientation and induction.
  • Ongoing professional development.
  • Modern operating theatres and advanced surgical technology.
  • Subsidised meals and complimentary refreshments.
  • Annual hospital shutdown over summer.
  • Additional annual leave after five years' service.
  • Wellness initiatives and confidential wellbeing support.
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts.
  • Financial wellbeing services.
  • On-site parking, EV charging and secure bike storage.
  • A genuinely supportive and collaborative team culture.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Theatre Registered Nurse with cardiac expertise and are looking to join a respected private surgical environment that values clinical excellence and its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact annie@fredrecruitment.co.nz or +6421626632 for a confidential discussion.

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