Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Radiology RN
- Permanent 0.6FTE position working 48 hours a fortnight
- Wairau Hospital
- Specialised skills, no shift work, Monday to Friday 0800- 1630
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
We have a position available for a NZ registered nurse with experience in Radiology nursing.
Responsibilities include consenting and preparing patients for procedures, administering contrast for CT scans, working alongside Medical Imaging Technologists and Radiologists doing interventional procedures which include biopsies, drainages, aspirations, spinal injections, CT colonography and Cardiac CT. This role also allows upskilling to ultrasound vascular access skills.
About the Team/Location
Wairau Hospital Radiology is a well-equipped department, offering a range of imaging services. As the sole Radiology nurse within the department, you will work amongst a variety of modalities including ultrasound, CT, and Mammography. Support and upskilling will be provided by your nursing colleagues in Nelson Hospital Radiology.
About You
- NZ registered nurse with at least two years nursing experience.
- Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Enjoy being part of a team that values teamwork, respects individual needs and is motivated by excellent clinical outcomes.
- Provide a high standard compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout their imaging experience.
- Knowledge and experience of interventional radiology is desirable, and IV cannulation certificate would be advantageous.
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 27.08.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Jane Forbes on Jane.Forbes@nmdhb.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.