Registered Nurse - Youth Justice

Registered Nurse - Residence Youth Health Service 

Te Puna Wai Youth Justice residence

Ko waimātou | About us

Pegasus Health supports many aspects of health and wellbeing in Canterbury. We provide services and support to general practices and community-based health providers to deliver quality health care to patients.

Ko tāuake mahi | What you will be doing

Pegasus Health works with Oranga Tamariki and Whanau to support the delivery of health services to the rangatahi of Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo Youth Justice residence.

We have a position available for a 0.35 FTE (14 hours per week) Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Residence Youth Health Service. You will be a member of the nurse-led service primarily responsible for assessment and support of the health and wellbeing of each young person in the Residence utilising the concept of The Meihana Model of Care.

In this exciting and rewarding role you will liaise with Residence staff and Allied Health providers to provide primary health care services to young people aged 13 to 19 years working Monday to Friday day time hours. This part time role is for 14 hours per week with potential to cover sick or annual leave. Hours/days worked can be discussed further upon interview. No nightshift or late shift, currently no weekends.

Ko ngāpūkengaōu | What you will bring

• RN with a current NZ practicing certificate
• Iminimum of 4 years post registration experience in primary health care, particularly with young people, vulnerable populations and in unique environments
  
• background working in Justice, Care and Protection facilities or Corrections is desirable but not essential. 
  
• comprehensive health assessment skills 
  
• proven experience in working autonomously
  
• proven experience in the use of electronic patient management systems, preferably MedTech Evolution
• Current intermediate or advanced CPR certification
• Current Authorised Immuniser desirable 
  
• experience working in Primary Health, Youth Health, Mental Health or Corrections-desirable.
  

Key attributes

You can work independently, with support. You will work within an interdisciplinary team of health professionals.

You will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. You will be a strong team player with the ability to establish networks and with a focus on continuous quality improvement.

 Ko tāmātou e kawemainei | What we offer

• the opportunity to be part of a successful and passionate team
  
• extremely active Workplace Wellness scheme 
  
• free after hours medical care and free annual health checks 
  
• We value our strong work-life balance.
  
• Clinical Supervision

Me pēheatetukutono | How to apply

This role offers great variety and an opportunity to exercise your expertise in a rewarding way. For more information about this role, please contact Leanne Doake leanne.doake@pegasus.health.nz 

All applications for this position must be made through our website. Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Closing date for applications: 25 February 2026. We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early, as the role may be filled before the closing date.