Registered Nurse – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury in Christchurch is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit. The role involves caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, working within a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to a fast-paced clinical environment.

Roles include 0.6–1.0 FTE options with start times 7:30am-9:30am and on-call roster involvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
• Work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to quality and safety in endoscopy nursing care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical judgement

Education

Nursing registration with NZ Nursing Council

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Job description

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Registered Nurse – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury – Christchurch, South Island

Part time, Full time, Casual/Temporary, Permanent

• 0.8FTE fixed-term position available due to parental leave
• Monday to Friday, with start times between 7:30am and9:30am
• Participation in an after-hours, pro rata, on-callroster required.
  

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Aboutthe Role

TheGastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit is a dynamic, patient-focused service providinga wide range of diagnostic and interventional endoscopy procedures. As aRegistered Nurse, you will work rostered shifts Monday to Friday between 7:30am and 6:00 pm and participate in an on-call rosterafter hours.

Inthis role you will care for patients undergoing both diagnostic and therapeuticendoscopy procedures, while working within a highly skilled multidisciplinaryteam. This is a fast-paced clinical environment where flexibility, strongclinical 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.

Aboutthe Service

TheGastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit undertakes more than 14,000 diagnostic andinterventional procedures annually and provides specialised gastrointestinaland respiratory services to the Canterbury population. The service also acts asa secondary and tertiary referral centre for the South Island.

Theunit operates from a purpose-built facility at Christchurch Hospital, featuringeight procedure rooms and two recovery areas across twofloors. The service also provides specialist endoscopy nursing supportto other areas of the hospital campus including Waipapa, Parkside OperatingTheatres, Interventional Radiology, and ICU. In addition to clinicalexcellence, the service has a strong research programme recognisedinternationally and an active undergraduate and postgraduate teachingprogramme.

AboutYou

Asa Registered Nurse in this service, you will bring strong clinical skills andthe ability to work confidently in an acute setting.

Youwill also have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of NewZealand and a current APC
• Recent acute medical or surgical nursing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively within amultidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work wellin a fast-paced environment
  

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.