Nursing Team Leader - Acute Care | Kaihautū

Nursing Team Leader | Kaihautū

We’re looking for a dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse to step into a leadership role at the Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery — someone who brings clinical expertise, a genuine love for people, and the ability to bridge the realities of frontline care with leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of urgent care nursing in Canterbury, working alongside a passionate team in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Acute Care Nursing Team Leader, you’ll:

• Provide professional leadership and support to our nursing team
• Deliver high-quality urgent care with a community focus
• Champion clinical excellence and continuous improvement
• Support nursing development through coaching, education, and mentoring
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align clinical practice with leadership goals
• Navigate the tension between clinical realities and operational priorities with empathy and clarity

This role is 32 hours per week, including some rostered clinical shifts.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years post-registration experience, with a strong acute care background
• Orthopaedic experience is an advantage, though not a prerequisite
• Postgraduate study completed or in progress
• Proven clinical leadership and outstanding communication skills
• A passion for people, teamwork, and improving healthcare outcomes
• Ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence — especially under pressure
• Experience working across clinical and management boundaries

About Us

The Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery is a cornerstone of urgent care in Canterbury, providing high-quality medical and accident services to our community — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Located in our purpose-built facility at 401 Madras Street, we’re proud to offer a supportive, people-first environment where clinical excellence and wellbeing go hand in hand.

At Pegasus Health, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. We offer a vibrant workplace culture, a strong focus on staff wellbeing, and opportunities to make a real impact.

Ready to Lead With Us?

📅 Applications close: 19th October 2025
We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, and interviews may be held before the closing date — so we recommend applying early.

📧 For more information, contact:
Ann Ridden – Associate Clinical Nurse Leader
ann.ridden@pegasus.health.nz