Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology & Cardiac Laboratories (IRCL) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Wellington Regional 

Contract: Permanent Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

Our service has expanding! We have permanent fulltime or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) RN positions available within the Interventional Radiology & Cardiology Service at Wellington Hospital. The focus of the role is assisting with and providing high quality care to patients undergoing Interventional Radiology & Cardiology procedures and is similar to working in Operating Theatres. The working hours for the role are 8 hours between 0730 - 1800 Monday - Friday with some overtime required and participation in an afterhours on call roster expected once fully trained. 

Duties include:

• Providing nursing care to patients undergoing interventional radiology or cardiology procedures
• Assisting with interventional procedures in scrub & circulating nurse roles
• Preparing patients effectively for procedures
• Supporting patients during procedures
• Safely caring for patients following procedures
• Maintaining a safe environment within the department

Why Join Us?

• Specialised Environment: Gain knowledge in advanced interventional technologies in a fast-paced, elective and acute setting.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a professional team dedicated to clinical excellence and a "can-do" attitude.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing development opportunities within our organisation.

About the Team/Service Location 

We offer an excellent working environment in a small but very supportive team. We are committed to professional growth of our staff and offer ongoing training and development.

About you 

• You must have at least two year's post registration experience in an acute setting preferably with experience in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab. 
• We are looking for someone who is energetic, positive and highly motivated, who has the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team performing elective, acute and emergent procedures. 
• This is a clinically demanding role and if you are up for a challenge and you have the ability to work under pressure, then we want to hear from you.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.