Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology Fixed term at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse – Gastroenterology

• Dunedin Hospital
• 0.7 FTE / 56 Hours per fortnight
• Fixed term until 2/8/27

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.

About the role

The Gastroenterology Department:

• Collaborate in the endoscopy service and to the broader Gastroenterology team of consultants, specialist nurses for IBD and Hepatology, and the National Bowel Screening Program co-ordinators. 
• Upskill in the gastroenterology field and learn technical skills for assisting with flexible endoscopic procedures. 
• Support a diagnostic outpatient service, and to be exposed to a different type of nursing practice.
• Participate in our after-hours acute service roster. 
• Expand your knowledge in areas like population bowel screening, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease.
• Shifts are rostered between 0730 and 1800 

About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• Already hold work rights as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Experience in the gastroenterology and/or flexible endoscopy field will be advantageous.

Working for 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.  

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $81,683 and $106,739 p.a. pro-rata dependant on relevant experience.
 

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 17 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.