Belverdale Hospital | Whanganui, 0.6FTE
Belverdale Hospital is a trusted provider of high-quality private surgical services, committed to service excellence and patient safety. We provide elective surgical services across Orthopaedics, General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynaecology, Endoscopy, Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), and Head and Neck Surgery.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse – Theatre & Endoscopy to join our team in Whanganui.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to work within our Operating Theatre and Endoscopy service. In this role, you will act as an Instrument (Scrub) Nurse and Circulating Nurse during elective surgical procedures and assist with endoscopy procedures as required.
Working closely with the Theatre Manager and multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver safe, efficient, patient-centred care while contributing to the smooth flow of theatre and endoscopy lists.
Key responsibilities
Practise within your registered scope to provide safe, high-quality nursing care
Undertake Instrument (Scrub) and Circulating Nurse duties during elective procedures
Assist with endoscopy procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery handover
Maintain infection prevention and aseptic technique standards
Support correct patient, correct procedure, and correct site requirements
Participate in surgical safety checklists, sign-in and time-out processes
Prepare theatre and endoscopy rooms, equipment, and instruments prior to procedures
Monitor patients during conscious sedation as required
Ensure accurate clinical documentation, specimen management, and communication with the wider team
Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and a culture of continuous learning
Provide culturally safe care and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi in practice
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
A current Annual Practising Certificate
Proven experience as an Operating Theatre Nurse, including Instrument (Scrub) and Circulating roles
Endoscopy nursing experience (preferred)
Strong clinical judgement and the ability to respond calmly in emergency situations
Knowledge of infection control, aseptic technique, and theatre/endoscopy standards
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A professional, patient-focused approach
Commitment to ongoing education, quality improvement, and professional development
Computer literacy
Why join Belverdale Hospital?
At Belverdale Hospital, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a private surgical setting. We value professionalism, teamwork, cultural safety, quality improvement, and a strong patient-centred focus. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your theatre expertise and commitment to excellence will be highly valued.
Why Whanganui?
Whanganui is known as New Zealand’s UNESCO City of Design, with a thriving arts scene, rich history, and striking natural landscapes. The city offers easy access to the Whanganui River, museums and galleries, parks and reserves, and a compact CBD with plenty of places to eat, drink and explore. It is also centrally located within a three-hour drive of Wellington, Napier, Taupō and New Plymouth, with flights between Auckland and Whanganui available several times a day. Discover Whanganui also highlights the city’s affordable housing options and lifestyle benefits, noting that Whanganui is one of New Zealand’s affordable real estate markets and a place where health and wellbeing are a priority.
Apply now
If you are an experienced perioperative nurse who is passionate about patient safety, teamwork, and high-quality surgical care, we would love to hear from you. Please note all applications are to be submitted via seek. If you have any further questions about the role please contact General Manager - Aimee Dackers via [email protected]
Applications close on the 30th of October 2026.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.