Registered Nurse

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + university days

Parental leave (up to 9 weeks) + gov.

Employer superannuation up to 6.75%

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of Canterbury's Te Whare Hauora | Health Centre in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand seeks a registered nurse to provide high-quality care to students, staff and visitors in a busy health centre. You will deliver clinical services, promote wellbeing, and support education, early intervention and ongoing care.

With at least 3 years as a Practice Nurse, you will triage, administer treatments, support immunisations and diabetes care, maintain infection control, and ensure

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Practice Nurse/Primary Health Care Nurse.
• Knowledge of infection control, wound care, immunisations and sexual health.
• Experience with medical databases (ideally Medtech) and strong administrative accuracy.
• Understanding of Privacy, Health & Disability and Consumer Rights legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Interest in care of people with type 2 diabetes and commitment to development.
• Cultural competency, including te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to students, staff and visitors in the Health Centre.
• Deliver clinical services, promote patient wellbeing and education.
• Triage patients, administer treatments and support preventative health programmes.
• Ensure care aligns with professional standards and relevant legislation.
• Opportunity to cover casual shifts if needed; details discussed at interview.

Skills

Practice Nurse experience

Infection control

Wound care

Immunisations

Sexual health

Medtech knowledge

Privacy & data protection

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Diabetes care knowledge

Cultural competency (te reo Māori)

Tools

Medtech

Job description

Te Whare Hauora | Health Centre

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays


• Professional development opportunities


• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)


• Permanent part-time position (25–28 hours per week)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Registered Nurse? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to students, staff, and visitors within a busy and supportive Health Centre environment. You will deliver clinical services, promote patient wellbeing, and contribute to a holistic approach to healthcare through education, early intervention, and ongoing support.

Playing a key role in triaging patients, administering treatments, supporting preventative health programmes, and ensuring all care is delivered in line with professional standards, relevant legislation, and best practice guidelines.

This role may also provide opportunities to pick up additional casual shifts during the week to cover staff absences if needed, however, it is not a requirement. Further details can be discussed at the interview stage if you are interested in this.

Mōu | Who You Are

You Are a Compassionate And Skilled Nursing Professional Who Is Committed To Delivering High-quality Patient Care In a Collaborative And Culturally Inclusive Environment. You Will Bring

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Practice Nurse/Primary Health Care Nurse


• Current knowledge of infection control, wound care, immunisations, and sexual health


• Experience using medical databases (ideally Medtech) and strong administrative accuracy


• Sound understanding of relevant legislation including Privacy, Health & Disability, and Consumer Rights


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities


• Interest and knowledge in the care of people with type 2 diabetes


• You will also demonstrate a commitment to professional development, cultural competency (including an appreciation of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga), and alignment with organisational values that promote wellbeing, inclusivity, and respect.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nursing staff, and administrative professionals, as well as engaging with students and staff from across the wider organisation.

This role requires strong collaboration, the ability to build trusted relationships, and a genuine commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of a diverse community.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

Benefits

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays


• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility


• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)


• flexible working arrangements


• professional development and study opportunities


• supportive working environment


• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel


• on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre


• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand


• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 16 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.