Robotic Clinical Team Lead – Operating Theatres

Are you an experienced Operating Theatre RN looking to work at the leading edge of clinical innovation and patient care?

We are seeking an experienced Robotic Clinical Team Lead to join a leading private surgical facility and support the delivery of high-quality robotic-assisted surgery across a range of specialties.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced peri-operative nurse with a strong background in robotic surgery who is ready to take the next step in their career, develop their leadership capability and play a key role in the operational coordination of a busy Robotics service.

About the role

Working alongside the Charge Nurse Manager and clinical teams, you will assist with the operational management and coordination of the Robotics service, ensuring the effective use of resources and supporting safe, efficient and patient-centred care.

The role will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day operational management of the Robotics service.

• Providing clinical leadership and support to peri-operative teams.

• Coordinating resources to ensure efficient and effective theatre utilisation.

• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetic teams and multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Promoting high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and quality care.

• Supporting the development, capability and engagement of clinical team members.

• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing theatre environment.

• Working closely with the Charge Nurse Manager to support the overall delivery of the service.

This is a full-time 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week), working a roster of 6-, 8- and 10-hour shifts. Theatre operating hours are generally 7.00am–8.00pm, Monday to Friday, with some Saturday operating lists.

About you

You will be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and strong peri-operative experience, including experience in robotic surgery.

You will also bring:

• Significant operating theatre/peri-operative nursing experience.

• Demonstrated experience with robotic-assisted surgery.

• Strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to best-practice patient care.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.

• A calm, solutions-focused approach in a busy clinical environment.

• The confidence and capability to provide clinical leadership and support to others.

• A genuine interest in developing people, processes and clinical services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced peri-operative RN who is ready to broaden their leadership responsibilities while remaining closely connected to clinical practice.

What’s on offer

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative environment where quality patient care, innovation and professional development are genuinely valued.

Benefits include:

• Free car parking.

• Annual Christmas and New Year close-down period.

• Private health insurance subsidy after two years.

• Funded ongoing education and professional development.

• A strong focus on workplace safety.

• The time, resources and support to provide the standard of care you became an RN to deliver.

• The opportunity to work within a highly specialised surgical environment and further develop your robotic surgery and clinical leadership expertise.

About the organisation

Our client is one of New Zealand's largest private surgical healthcare providers, operating across multiple sites and offering a broad range of specialist surgical services.

The organisation provides a comprehensive range of surgical specialties, including orthopaedic and spinal, colorectal and gastrointestinal, gynaecology, urology, neurology, oncology, plastics, ENT/head and neck, vascular and cardiothoracic services. Facilities include operating theatres alongside critical care and cardiac intervention capabilities.

The culture is collaborative, professional and focused on achieving excellent outcomes for patients.

Apply now

If you are an experienced Operating Theatre RN with robotic surgery experience and are ready to take the next step into a clinical leadership role, we would love to hear from you.  For more information please feel free to call Annie O'Donnell +6421626632 or email annie@fredrecruitment.co.nz

Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant robotic and peri-operative experience.