Nurse Lead - National Endoscopy Programme (NEQIP)

0.6FTE (24 hours per week) fixed‑term position until 30th June 2028. Help deliver the National Endoscopy Quality Improvement Programme (NEQIP). Core team based in Canterbury, but flexible hybrid working and remote work with travel to the office when required are supported. 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 An opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior registered nurse with specialist knowledge in endoscopy to join the small NEQIP Team as Nurse Lead to help deliver and support the National Endoscopy Quality Improvement Programme (NEQIP) across Health NZ Districts. The Nurse Lead is a key member of the NEQIP team, acting as a subject‑matter expert and delivering senior nursing leadership to ensure the delivery of strategic programme objectives. The role requires working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team across the National Screening Unit, National Bowel Screening Programme, and the Endoscopy Guidance Group for New Zealand, and working closely with public sector facilities across New Zealand to support patient‑centred endoscopy quality and service improvement using the New Zealand Global Rating Scale (NZGRS). About You To be successful you will have expert nursing knowledge with extensive clinical experience, preferably in the specialty of endoscopy or a related field, and will be self‑motivated, reliable, and able to work independently while collaborating within a multi‑faced national team. You will be able to prioritise your workloads on a daily basis. Skills and Experience Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate At least five years experience working within the relevant clinical speciality or senior nursing role Experience and skill in senior nursing leadership and/or service management Expert knowledge of endoscopy nursing or a related field Experience in education and training Experience of managing change/service improvement High level computer literacyWorking at 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 and welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr