Perioperative Practitioner- PACU

Applications have now Closed

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

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

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, 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 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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Kia mataara!!

Perioperative - PACU Nurse

TŪRANGA    THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse/ Registered Anaesthetic Technician with a specialty in Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)/Recovery to join our dedicated team.

Success in this role requires a 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 lengths generally 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 and colleagues.

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

We welcome applications from NZ Registered 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; Sunday 6 September 2026

To find out more please contact Johanna van Aalst on (click to reveal details) 032650741 or 
[email protected]

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