Registered Nurse - Inpatient Ward Tui (Permanent Part-Time)

Position Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our inpatient ward team (Tui) on a permanent, part-time basis, with potential for full-time hours for the right candidate. This role involves delivering exceptional care across various surgical specialties such as General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, and Vascular surgery. Join a vibrant multidisciplinary surgical ward where each day offers new challenges and professional growth opportunities.

About Braemar Hospital

Based in Hamilton, New Zealand, Braemar Hospital is a prestigious private surgical hospital providing care to nearly 200 specialists. We function across nine operating theatres and two endoscopy suites, presenting a comprehensive range of surgical and medical procedures. Our mission is improving lives by enabling excellent patient outcomes and supporting community health through charitable initiatives funded by hospital profits. We pride ourselves on advanced technology, dedicated staff, and a culture that fosters continuous development and innovation.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-operative and post-operative care to patients within the inpatient ward, covering multiple surgical specialties listed above.
• Report directly to the Charge Nurse, contributing actively to a supportive and skilled nursing team.
• Collaborate with surgeons, allied health professionals, and nursing staff to ensure patient-centered, high-quality clinical care.
• Participate in a comprehensive orientation and ongoing peri-operative education tailored to your expertise.

Candidate Requirements

• Current New Zealand Nursing Registration (Annual Practicing Certificate) is mandatory.
• Minimum of three years’ surgical nursing experience in New Zealand preferred, with prior experience in a ward surgical environment, ideally within a private hospital.
• Strong teamwork skills, with a cooperative approach to working in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Excellent patient assessment abilities combined with an organized, methodical approach to nursing duties.
• Clear, professional communication skills with the capacity to remain composed in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and nights, in alignment with operational needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Daily provision of morning and afternoon teas plus fresh seasonal fruit five times weekly.
• Subsidised quality meals available for lunch and dinner.
• Annual hospital-wide summer shutdown ensuring team-wide rest.
• Increased annual leave accrual to five weeks after five years of service.
• Access to retail and experience discounts for local offers.
• Parental leave top-up benefits.
• Onsite limited free parking, secure bike storage, electric vehicle chargers, and public transport accessibility.
• Annual wellness initiatives and free financial advisory services to support personal finances.
• Confidential professional support through Vitae programs.
• Talent referral bonuses, long service recognition, and monthly Bravo Awards celebrating staff contributions.
• Quiet and restorative spaces including outdoor gardens and rooms for reflection or breaks.
• Financial protections such as trauma, income protection, and life insurance for eligible employees.
• Workride benefits enabling discounted purchases of bikes and electric transport.
• Living Wage accreditation and continuous professional development opportunities throughout the year.

Additional Information

Please note applications via recruitment agencies will not be considered. For confidential inquiries, contact Annalise McCarthy, Charge Nurse – Inpatient Ward Tui, by phone at 07 843 1899 ext 993.