Lead Nurse Practitioner

Ko tāu ake mahi | What you will be doing

This is a leadership role at the heart of our 24‑Hour Surgery. As Lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) you will provide advanced clinical care within your NP scope, lead and mentor our NP team, and grow extended nursing pathways so patients and whānau receive safe, timely, people‑centered care.

At 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), this role blends leadership and clinical practice. You will participate in the 24‑Hour Surgery roster, which covers evenings, weekends,andpublic holidays, while also having dedicated non‑clinical time to grow, mentor, and support our NP team.

You will:

• Assess, diagnose, prescribe, and evaluate care plans, requesting and interpreting diagnostics as required.
• Work inter‑professionally with medical, nursing and allied colleagues to plan, treat and follow‑up care, supporting patient self‑management and quality of life.
• Lead the NP team, provide clinical/professional leadership and supervision (including NP interns), and contribute to strategic planning and service development.
• Champion culturally safe practice grounded in Te Tīrīti o Waitangi, actively addressing inequities for Māori, Pacific and CALD communities.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit, Health & Safety compliance and risk management across the service.
• Participate in the NP roster, balancing clinical and non‑clinical time (education, supervision and pathway development).

Ko ngā pūkenga ōu | What you will bring

Essential

• Registered as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• NZRC CORE Advanced certificate.
• NZ residency/work visa.
• Confident user of IT systems (Indici experience an advantage).
• 4+ years’ recent clinical experience across urgent and primary care.
• Sound understanding of medico‑legal and ethical responsibilities in acute care (incl. prescribing and HDC).
• Experience mentoring/coaching/teaching and in leadership/management.

Desirable

• Post‑graduate study in health management and/or clinical teaching.
• Experience across acute and community settings.

Personal attributes

• Client‑focused; committed to Te Tīrīti o Waitangi and equity.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision‑making in acute health.
• Vision for extended nursing roles within a collaborative 24HS team.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving and innovation; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexible, adaptable, positive; acts with integrity and discretion; able to prioritise complex workloads.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Pegasus Health’s 24‑Hour Surgery is Canterbury’s cornerstone of urgent and accident care, a purpose‑designed service providing fracture management, an observation unit, community care and onsite diagnostics. It is the only urgent care clinic in the South Island operating 24/7, supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities.

 

Ko tāmātou e kawemai nei | What we offer

• Supportive working environment
• Systemised and transparent approach to learning, supervision, and professional development
• Continually improving, people centred health service
• Dynamic work environment and vibrant work culture
• Active Wellness Programme
• Free close by on street parking

Me pēheatetukutono | How to apply

All applications for this position must be made through our website. Click on 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Closing date for applications: 12 February 2026. We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so we encourage you to apply early, as the role may be filled before the closing date.

For further information about Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery or the role please email Jasmine Mackay, Clinical Director, at jasmine.mackay@pegasus.health.nz