Registered Nurse – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit (Parental Cover)

Registered Nurse – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit | Christchurch Hospital
Parental Leave Cover | 0.9 FTE

We have two Parental Leave Covers available:

2 available: Starting Feb 2026- Feb 2027 & May 2026 - May 2027

Join a highly specialised and fast-paced clinical service where you can further develop your acute and technical nursing skills while supporting patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with acute medical or surgical experience to gain exposure to advanced endoscopy nursing within a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit at Christchurch Hospital on a fixed-term parental leave cover from May 2026 to May 2027.

The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit is a dynamic, patient-focused service providing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional endoscopy procedures. In this role you will contribute to the care of patients undergoing both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

This is a fast-paced clinical environment where flexibility, strong clinical judgement, and excellent teamwork are essential.

Shifts are typically Monday to Friday, with start times between 7:30am and 9:30am.

Mō te tīma | About the Team / Service / Location

The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit undertakes more than 14,000 diagnostic and interventional procedures annually and provides specialised gastrointestinal services to the Canterbury population. The service also acts as a secondary and tertiary referral centre for the South Island.

The unit operates from a purpose-built facility at Christchurch Hospital, featuring six procedure rooms and two recovery areas across two floors. The service also provides specialist endoscopy nursing support to other areas of the hospital campus including Waipapa, Parkside Operating Theatres, Interventional Radiology, and ICU.

In addition to clinical excellence, the service has a strong research programme recognised internationally and an active undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.

Mōu | About you

As a Registered Nurse in this service, you will bring strong clinical skills and the ability to work confidently in an acute setting.

You will also have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC
• Acute medical or surgical nursing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner at victoria.steiner@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.