Registered Nurse – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit
- Based at Christchurch Hospital
- 0.6FTE – 1.0FTE permanent positions available
- 0.8FTE fixed-term position available due to parental leave
- Monday to Friday, with start times between 7:30am and 9:30am
- Participation in an after-hours, pro rata, on-call
roster required.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
About the Role
The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit is a dynamic, patient-focused service providing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional endoscopy procedures. As a Registered Nurse, you will work rostered shifts Monday to Friday between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm and participate in an on-call roster after hours.
In this role you will care for patients undergoing both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy 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.
We have permanent roles available and are open to considering FTE from 0.6FTE - 1.0FTE (24 - 40 hours per week). We also have a fixed-term position available due to parental leave at 0.8FTE until 14/09/2027. Please indicate in your personalised cover letter which role(s) and FTE you would like to be considered for.
About the Service
The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit undertakes more than 14,000 diagnostic and interventional procedures annually and provides specialised gastrointestinal and respiratory 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 eight 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.
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
- Recent 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 service 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 by Wednesday 23rd September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Permanent, Permanent/Full Time, Permanent/Part Time, Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
Job no: PC4345902
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September