Interventional Radiology Nurse (IRU) – Day Procedures

Wellington Hospital; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellington Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Interventional Radiology Unit (IRU) on a permanent part-time 0.6 FTE rostered and rotating basis. You will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering peri-procedural care for a range of elective interventional radiology procedures.

The role focuses on preparing patients, monitoring them post-procedure, and safe discharge. Opportunities exist to support proceduralist during imaging procedures and conscious sedation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with current NZ nursing registration.
• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in an acute setting.
• Prefer experience in Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab or cardiac/surgical nursing.
• Energetic, positive, and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-procedural care and patient support in IRU.
• Prepare patients clinically and psychologically for procedures.
• Monitor recovery and ensure safe discharge from observation.
• May assist proceduralist during imaging procedures and monitor sedation.

Skills

Interventional Radiology

Cath Lab

Acute Care Nursing

Education

NZ Nursing Council Registered Nurse

Job description

Wellington Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Interventional Radiology Unit (IRU) on a permanent part-time 0.6 FTE rostered and rotating basis. You will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering peri-procedural care for a range of elective interventional radiology procedures.

The role focuses on preparing patients, monitoring them post-procedure, and safe discharge. Opportunities exist to support proceduralist during imaging procedures and conscious sedation under supervision.