Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Unit

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) at North Shore Hospital seeks a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate for a 0.7 FTE permanent role. The CVU performs coronary angiography, angioplasty and device implantations, and you will contribute to high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced cath lab.

We value clear communication, problem-solving and prioritisation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in Cath Lab and Cardiology.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritise in a high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) cath labs and recovery area.
• Support procedures including coronary angiography, angioplasty and device implantations (pacemaker/ICD).
• Collaborate with the team to maintain efficient, safe patient flow during 8-hour shifts (7:00am–5:30pm).

Skills

Confident communicator

Natural problem solver

Thrives in high energy environments

Prioritisation

Education

NZ Registered Nurse with APC

Job description

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

Part time role (0.7 FTE)Permanent

The Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) is comprised of two coronary angiography Cath labs and a recovery area at North Shore Hospital.

Procedures include coronary angiography, angioplasty and device implantations e.g. permanent pacemaker and ICD.

About the Team/Service/ Location

In today's challenging health environment, we as a team believe passionately in nurses supporting each other.

We are a friendly team, looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join us.

CVU is open from 7.00am 5.30pm Monday to Friday, and staff usually work 8 hour shifts.

We work in a fast-paced environment while still delivering high quality of clinical nursing care.

A desire to learn and develop your knowledge and skills is what is most important to us.

About you

• New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years post registration experience in the Cath Lab and Cardiology
• A confident communicator and natural problem solver
• Someone who thrives in high energy environments and can prioritise effectively

Position reference number: WDHB21557

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 28 September 2026.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.