About The Role

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

TE K AMUPENE 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 offer s 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
W orkRide programme for transport sustainability

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Kia mataara !!

Perioperative - PACU Nurse

T Ū RANGA 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 rang e from

8 to 10 hours beginning at 7:45 am through to 9pm

Permanent position, 0.8 FTE

KO KO E ABOUT YO U

You are someone who

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