Registered Nurse - PACU/ Perioperative- PACU

Applications have now Closed

If you are interested in applying for permanent positions available in 2027 with our hospital expansion,

 please apply to ourExpressions of Interest - Clinical on our website.

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

TEKAMUPENE     THE COMPANY 

Forté Health is a modern private surgical hospital incentral Christchurch, providing high-quality short-stay and day-stay services including in orthopaedic, gynaecology, ORL, urology, 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  

Forté Health offers an attractiveremuneration 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, HealthInsurance Contribution or Wellbeing reimbursement 

• Holidays over Christmas/New Year 

Additional benefits 

• Long serviceleave every five years 

• Wellbeing programme 

• WorkRide programme for transport sustainability  

Oho Maira Ingatangata oterohenei 

Keingamaungawhakahii, kiakama 

Kiamataara!! 

Perioperative -PACU Nurse

TŪRANGA   THEROLE 

We areseeking an experienced and compassionateRegistered Nurse/ Registered Anaesthetic Technician with a specialty in Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)/Recovery to join ourdedicated team. 

Success in this role requiresa strong team player who communicates effectively, works collaboratively, and enjoys supporting the fundamental functions and needs of a busy PACU environment. 

These are the role details; 

• Monday to Friday roster 

• Shift lengthsgenerally range from
  8 to 10 hours beginning at 7:45 am through to 9pm 

• Permanent position, 0.8 FTE 
  

KO KOE   ABOUT YOU 

You are someone who: 

• Takes pride in providing compassionate and reassuring care to patients.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with whānau andcolleagues. 

• Encouragesan environment of collaboration,support and professional growth. 
• Appreciates some flexibility in your roster (0.8 fte)

We welcome applications fromNZRegistered Nurses, and suitably qualified perioperative nurses, with at least two years of recent PACU experience. Including internationally experienced recovery nurses, perioperative qualified and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) who are eligible to work in New Zealand healthcare settings. 

TONO ATU   TO APPLY 

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

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS;Sunday6 September 2026 

To find out more please contactJohanna van Aalston (click to reveal details)032650741 or 
recruitment@fortehealth.co.nz  

Applicants must be a NZ resident or have the right to work in New Zealand.