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PLASTIC SURGERY NURSES SYMPOSIUM

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  • DATE

    23rd & 24th May 2026
  • PRICE

    $430 inc gst
  • Location

    Pullman Hotel Auckland
  • REGISTRATION

    Go to Register Page

The Plastic Nurses Symposium is being held at The Pullman Hotel, Auckland Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026

An Annual Education Meeting for Plastic Surgical/Theatre Nurses & Patient Co-ordinators.

This annual event was first held in 2004 and has grown yearly to include the attendance of nurses from all over Australasia. Our event is endorsed by well renowned plastic surgeons throughout New Zealand and is dedicated to bringing together nurses who specialise in the field of plastic surgery and providing a great networking opportunity for professionals in this sector.

The meeting will take place over one weekend and will consist of talks from various expert surgeons and nurses in the field of plastic surgery including extensive case studies and in-depth reviews on the latest advanced techniques and comments on controversial topics.

We aim to provide further education and inform plastic surgical/ theatre nurses and patient coordinators on the latest technological advancements, plus explore best practices in various areas relating to plastic surgery in both the public and private sectors to provide improved patient outcomes.

This symposium can be credited towards continuing medical education (CME). The conference is convened by NZIPCS co-ordinator Karen Baker and organised by Keryn Walsh.

We welcome all attendees from New Zealand and around the globe and encourage you to register now as spaces are limited.

Raise the bar and further your education

Plastic Surgery Nurses Symposium | Auckland | Saturday 23rd and 24th May 2026

2026 PLASTIC NURSES SYMPOSIUM AUCKLAND – PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

  07:00
Registration

EVENT REGISTRATION

We welcome you to our 2026 Plastic Nurses Symposium Event. Settle in, register your name and collect your event lanyard.
  08:00

Opening

Opening and Sponsors Introductions
  08:20

Dr Janek Januszkiewicz

Plastic surgery over the last four decades
  09:20

Dr Glenn Bartlett

When not to operate & how to say no
  10:00

Dr Victoria Lo

Trailblazers: Updates from the burn world
  11:15

Dr Joseph Chen

Geometry & design in flap reconstruction
  11:45

Kathryn Russell & Madonna Dasler CNS

Beyond the wound – Clinical Psychologist
  12:15

Dr Catherine Stone

Her journey – My voice
  13:45

Dr Chris Powell

Challenges of being a solo plastic surgeon in regional NZ
  14:15

Dr Zac Moavini

Beyond facelifts: Ancillary rejuvenation procedures for restoring facial harmony
  15:00

Dr Jessica Vlok

Current concepts in breast reconstruction
  16:00

Libby White RN

Breast cancer nurse in private
  16:30

Catherine Farquhar RN

Micropigmentation tattoo
  16:45

Dr David Morgan Jones

Beauty and the Beast
  08:00

Karen Coubray RN

Middlemore, how did we get there?
  08:30

Sarah Anderaws

People development – growing talent within
  09:00

Dr Jonathan Heather

Sarcoma reconstruction
  09:30

Dr Katarzyna Mackenzie

The informed woman: Modern aesthetics without the hype
  10:45

Dr Rita Yang

Expanding the scope of gender care & gender surgery
  11:15

Dr Craig McKinnon

Cleft lip & palate surgery
  12:45

Day Two Concludes

Day Two Concludes – 202 Conference Closes
  07:00
Registration

EVENT REGISTRATION

We welcome you to our 2026 Plastic Nurses Symposium Event. Settle in, register your name and collect your event lanyard.
  08:00

Opening

Opening and Sponsors Introductions
  08:20

Dr Janek Januszkiewicz

Plastic surgery over the last four decades
  09:20

Dr Glenn Bartlett

When not to operate & how to say no
  10:00

Dr Victoria Lo

Trailblazers: Updates from the burn world
  11:15

Dr Joseph Chen

Geometry & design in flap reconstruction
  11:45

Kathryn Russell & Madonna Dasler CNS

Beyond the wound – Clinical Psychologist
  12:15

Dr Catherine Stone

Her journey – My voice
  13:45

Dr Chris Powell

Challenges of being a solo plastic surgeon in regional NZ
  14:15

Dr Zac Moavini

Beyond facelifts: Ancillary rejuvenation procedures for restoring facial harmony
  15:00

Dr Jessica Vlok

Current concepts in breast reconstruction
  16:00

Libby White RN

Breast cancer nurse in private
  16:30

Catherine Farquhar RN

Micropigmentation tattoo
  16:45

Dr David Morgan Jones

Beauty and the Beast
  08:00

Karen Coubray RN

Middlemore, how did we get there?
  08:30

Sarah Anderaws

People development – growing talent within
  09:00

Dr Jonathan Heather

Sarcoma reconstruction
  09:30

Dr Katarzyna Mackenzie

The informed woman: Modern aesthetics without the hype
  10:45

Dr Rita Yang

Expanding the scope of gender care & gender surgery
  11:15

Dr Craig McKinnon

Cleft lip & palate surgery
  12:45

Day Two Concludes

Day Two Concludes – 202 Conference Closes
  07:00
Registration

EVENT REGISTRATION

We welcome you to our 2026 Plastic Nurses Symposium Event. Settle in, register your name and collect your event lanyard.
  08:00

Opening

Opening and Sponsors Introductions
  08:20

Dr Janek Januszkiewicz

Plastic surgery over the last four decades
  09:20

Dr Glenn Bartlett

When not to operate & how to say no
  10:00

Dr Victoria Lo

Trailblazers: Updates from the burn world
  11:15

Dr Joseph Chen

Geometry & design in flap reconstruction
  11:45

Kathryn Russell & Madonna Dasler CNS

Beyond the wound – Clinical Psychologist
  12:15

Dr Catherine Stone

Her journey – My voice
  13:45

Dr Chris Powell

Challenges of being a solo plastic surgeon in regional NZ
  14:15

Dr Zac Moavini

Beyond facelifts: Ancillary rejuvenation procedures for restoring facial harmony
  15:00

Dr Jessica Vlok

Current concepts in breast reconstruction
  16:00

Libby White RN

Breast cancer nurse in private
  16:30

Catherine Farquhar RN

Micropigmentation tattoo
  16:45

Dr David Morgan Jones

Beauty and the Beast
  08:00

Karen Coubray RN

Middlemore, how did we get there?
  08:30

Sarah Anderaws

People development – growing talent within
  09:00

Dr Jonathan Heather

Sarcoma reconstruction
  09:30

Dr Katarzyna Mackenzie

The informed woman: Modern aesthetics without the hype
  10:45

Dr Rita Yang

Expanding the scope of gender care & gender surgery
  11:15

Dr Craig McKinnon

Cleft lip & palate surgery
  12:45

Day Two Concludes

Day Two Concludes – 202 Conference Closes
  07:00
Registration

EVENT REGISTRATION

We welcome you to our 2026 Plastic Nurses Symposium Event. Settle in, register your name and collect your event lanyard.
  08:00

Opening

Opening and Sponsors Introductions
  08:20

Dr Janek Januszkiewicz

Plastic surgery over the last four decades
  09:20

Dr Glenn Bartlett

When not to operate & how to say no
  10:00

Dr Victoria Lo

Trailblazers: Updates from the burn world
  11:15

Dr Joseph Chen

Geometry & design in flap reconstruction
  11:45

Kathryn Russell & Madonna Dasler CNS

Beyond the wound – Clinical Psychologist
  12:15

Dr Catherine Stone

Her journey – My voice
  13:45

Dr Chris Powell

Challenges of being a solo plastic surgeon in regional NZ
  14:15

Dr Zac Moavini

Beyond facelifts: Ancillary rejuvenation procedures for restoring facial harmony
  15:00

Dr Jessica Vlok

Current concepts in breast reconstruction
  16:00

Libby White RN

Breast cancer nurse in private
  16:30

Catherine Farquhar RN

Micropigmentation tattoo
  16:45

Dr David Morgan Jones

Beauty and the Beast
  08:00

Karen Coubray RN

Middlemore, how did we get there?
  08:30

Sarah Anderaws

People development – growing talent within
  09:00

Dr Jonathan Heather

Sarcoma reconstruction
  09:30

Dr Katarzyna Mackenzie

The informed woman: Modern aesthetics without the hype
  10:45

Dr Rita Yang

Expanding the scope of gender care & gender surgery
  11:15

Dr Craig McKinnon

Cleft lip & palate surgery
  12:45

Day Two Concludes

Day Two Concludes – 202 Conference Closes

FAQ Event

Fill out our registration form on our REGISTER page or you can email plasticnursessymposium@gmail.com to register and pay for your entry into the event.

Once you have registered and paid you will receive a confirmation email, then all you need to do on event day is show up and give us your name and we will have your two-day entry lanyard ready for you.

Yes, there will be morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea with tea/coffee on day 1. Followed by end of the day drinks if you wish to stay on for further networking. On day 2 morning tea with tea/coffee will be served before finishing up at 1 pm.

Yes this symposium can be credited towards continuing medical education (CME).

We are restricted with the number of delegates that can register for this conference, therefore, we need delegates to commit and register for both days.

The Novotel and Ibis Hotel are within walking distance to the venue. See our Event Info tab for a booking link to preferred rates.