Perioperative Practitioner- PACU

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  

Oho Mai ra I nga tangata o te rohe nei 

Kei nga maunga whakahii, kia kama 

Kia mataara!! 

Perioperative Practitioner / PACU 

TŪRANGA    THE ROLE 

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Perioperative Practitioner 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 practitioners, with at least two years of recent PACU experience. Including internationally experienced recovery practitioners 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.