Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology & Cardiac Laboratories

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: NZNO Nursing & Midwifery MECA Permanent Fulltime or Part Time (1.0 – 0.8 FTE) Rostered and Rotating

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

Our service is 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 & Interventional Cardiology procedures and is similar to working in Operating Theatres. The working hours for the role are 8 hour shifts 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

About the Team/Service/ Location

We offer an excellent working environment in a very friendly & supportive team. We are committed to professional growth and development of our staff and offer ongoing training opportunities. This role is based at Wellington Regional Hospital.

About you

You must have at least two year’s post registration experience in an acute setting. Preference will be given to applicants 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 dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 17th April 2025. 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 advert.