Registered Nurse - Radiology Department at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Radiology Service, Tauranga Hospital

• FTE is negotiable
• On going advancement of practice
• Comprehensive Orientation is provided
• Working in a dynamic acute care team

Mō te tūranga - About the role

A typical day in Radiology is fun, busy, and varied providing acute inpatient and outpatient care.There is lots of opportunity to upskill and develop your practitioner skills in this department, which include learning specialty IV cannulation, PICC insertion and providing care and implementation of complex and varied interventional procedures.

The department hours are 07:30- 21:00 Monday through to Friday so you can enjoy your weekends! We are seeking individuals who are available to work 0.7 FTE and higher.

Please include the hours you are available to work in your cover letter.

The Radiology nursing staff work in multiple modalities within Radiology including CT, ultrasound and interventional fluoroscopy where their role is to support patients and work alongside the Radiologist in interventional and diagnostic procedures and be apart of the Nurse led PICC service.

This hands-on role requires you to work in a team with Radiologists and MRT's (Radiographers) providing opportunities to learn and share practitioner knowledge whilst working as part of an awesome team who really care for one another.

He korero mōu - About You

To be successful in this position, you will need to be:

• Driven to succeed
• Enthusiastic about acquiring fresh abilities like ultrasound guided IV placement
• fun, diligent and dependable
• Flexible

The ideal candidate will have 2 years or more nursing experience in an acute care environment with additional background in Radiology nursing viewed as a bonus but not essential.

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Free flu vaccinations

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat contact Amanda Leach Clinical Nurse Manager, Radiology 0272615185.