
Posted 3 months ago
Registered Nurse- PACU- Casual
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Casual Registered Nurse in the PACU at Forte Health, providing perioperative care for elective surgical patients and covering staff absences.
About this role
We are committed to redefining patient centred care for our patients, ourpeopleand our planet.
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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
Forte Health offer an attractive remuneration package for our Casuals including:
- Free staff morning tea and lunches provided daily
- Subsidised on site car parking
- Transport subsidy
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Kia mataara!!
RegisteredNurse PACU- Casual
TŪRANGA
THE ROLE
We have plenty of work available so if you have ever wanted to come and have the Forte’ Health work experience now is a good time to come and join us.
Casual work offers the perfect balance; keeping your skills current, enjoying professional and social interaction, and having the freedom to dedicate time to the things that matter most to you right now.
Our PACU team are exceptional professionals with the knowledge and skills to consistently provide an outstanding, high quality and efficient service ensuring patients have a positive experience.
PACU casual shifts are generally between4-8 hours and the earliest start is at 7:45am.
The final shift of the day ends around9pm from Monday to Friday.
You will be providing cover for annual and sick leave as well as being that extra pair of hands during upsurges in patient flows.
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ABOUT YOU
You enjoy the flexibility of casual work and value being part of a supportive, professional team that genuinely enjoys coming to work.
You bring at least 2–3 years’ recent PACU experience and are confident stepping into the role, contributing effectively to both patient care and team support from day one.
You’re also a strong communicator — able to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, engage with patients and whānau, and contribute to a positive, respectful team environment.
If you share our commitment to sustainability, you’ll appreciate the opportunity to contribute to our ongoing efforts to reduce waste and improve environmentally responsible practices.
Please Apply Now.
To find out more please contact Johanna van Aalst on 03 265 0741recruitment@fortehealth.co.nz
Applicants must be a NZ resident or have a current work permit
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