Nurse Practitioner Intern

Expert Registered Nurses – a new and exciting opportunities at 24 Hour Surgery!

32 hours per week

About us

The Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery (24HS), a division of Pegasus Health, is committed to providing high quality, 24 hour urgent medical and accident care to the people of Canterbury in our new facility at 401 Madras Street. 

What you will be doing 

This is an exciting opportunity for expert nurses to become part of the Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery Advanced Nursing Practice team, while working and studying towards becoming a nurse practitioner (NP).  The 24 Hour Surgery has developed a NP development framework that will assist nurses on their journey to NP and complements the academic requirements of the NP training.

The NP intern positions will be commencing in January 2026 for the 2026 academic year.  The positions are for registered nurses in their final year of Nursing Council accredited Clinical Master of Nursing in 2026, or who have completed a MN specific to the requirements for NP and need assistance with developing evidence for their NP portfolio. Once the NP interns have obtained NP registration with the Nursing Council, they will be offered a NP position.

What you will bring 

• Excellent clinical skills in the urgent care setting
• A patient centered approach to care
• Commitment to improving healthcare for the people of Canterbury, with a focus on equitable access and outcomes
• Excellent time management skills
• A commitment to professional and personal development
• A can-do attitude and an ability to work well under pressure

We welcome applications from Nurses with:

• New Zealand Nursing Council registration and annual practicing certificate as a Registered nurse
• Four or more years experience in an emergency/urgent care or primary health care setting
• A postgraduate Diploma (minimum) in advanced practice nursing (or similar) that meets the requirements of the New Zealand Nursing Council in regards to specific papers required towards a Master of Nursing specific to Nurse Practitioner with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above
• A passion for nursing and providing excellent patient care
• A willingness to continue studying towards a Master of Nursing, specific to Nurse Practitioner

Candidates need to be able to provide evidence of their academic transcript for external confirmation that it meets the requirements for NP registration.

 

What's in it for you 

We offer a supportive working environment, with a systemised and transparent approach to your learning and development. There is the requirement to undertake shift work.

Pegasus Health offers an opportunity to be part of a continually improving, people-centered health service in a dynamic work environment with a unique and vibrant work culture.  We are committed to providing a healthy workplace setting and have an extremely active workplace wellness scheme.

Apply now! Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For further information about Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery or the role please email Sarah Bothamley, Lead Nurse Practitioner at sarah.bothamley@pegasus.health.nz