Job Overview

Waikato Hospital, Hamilton – Fixed term for 14 months to cover parental leave. Part‑time position (up to 0.8 FTE).

We are looking for a First Surgical Assist Registered Nurse (FSA‑RN) to join our cardiothoracic Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team. This role will focus on pre‑operative assessments and patient education, assist with cardiothoracic surgery, lead endoscopic vessel harvesting, and support perioperative development across the cardiothoracic service.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake pre‑operative assessments and patient, whanau education for those requiring cardiac surgery.
• Assist with cardiothoracic surgery.
• Lead endoscopic vessel harvesting.
• Support perioperative development across the cardiothoracic service.

About the Team/Service

The CNS‑FSAs are an integral part of the cardiothoracic team at Waikato Hospital. The team supports the perioperative service for cardiothora...