Pre-assessment Nurse - Interventional Radiology Unit

Location: Wellington Regional 

Contract: Permanent, 0.8FTE (32 hours per week), 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 

We have a permanent position for an RN with experience working in Interventional Cardiology as a Pre-assessment (PA) Nurse within the Interventional Radiology & Cardiology Service at Wellington Hospital. The hours of work for the role are Monday – Friday 0800-1630. The focus of the role is providing a nurse led telephone Preassessment service for patients undergoing elective Interventional Cardiology procedures and Interventional Radiology procedures. You may also be required assist in our elective day procedure unit from time to time. The role requires extensive knowledge of Interventional Cardiology and preferably Radiology procedures. You must be an excellent communicator with good attention to detail and be able to identify factors that increase patient risk.  We offer an excellent working environment in a very supportive team. We are committed to professional growth of our staff and offer ongoing training and development.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the stability of a Monday to Friday roster with no weekend or night shifts.
• Specialised Environment: Gain knowledge in advanced interventional technologies in a fast-paced, elective 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.

Regular Shifts:

Morning: 0800 – 16:30

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 

• Current practicing certificate
• Minimum of five year’s post registration experience in an acute setting with at least 3 years’ experience in Interventional Cardiology or Radiology. 
• Previous experience in PA is preferable but not a must.

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.