Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology Unit

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Professional growth

Supportive team

Specialised environment

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington invites applications for an Interventional Radiology Unit (IRU) nurse. The role focuses on high-quality peri-procedural care, acute post-procedural care, and safe discharge for patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures.

The IRU nurse may assist during imaging-guided procedures and will work within a multidisciplinary team in Radiology. A minimum of one year post-registration experience in an acute setting is required, with preference for

Qualifications

• Post-registration nursing experience in acute settings
• Experience in Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab, Cardiac or Surgical nursing desirable
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-procedural care and patient support
• Monitor patient recovery post-procedure to ensure safety and comfort
• Assist with safe discharge planning after observation

Skills

Interventional Radiology Nursing

Cath Lab experience

Cardiac nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with NZ registration

Job description

Location: Wellington Regional Contract: Permanent Part-Time 0.6 FTE 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

Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team in the Interventional Radiology Unit (IRU), a specialist elective day procedure ward serving those patients requiring minimally invasive procedures. Located within the Radiology Department, our unit provides expert care for patients undergoing a wide range of cutting-edge Interventional Radiology and Cardiology procedures. As an IRU nurse, you will provide high-quality, peri-procedural care while providing compassionate patient support. Your focus will be on:

• Expert Preparation: Ensuring patients are clinically and psychologically ready for their procedures.
• Acute Post-Procedural Care: Closely monitoring patient recovery to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Safe Transition to discharge: ensuring safe discharge at the end of the period of observation enabling patients to return home with confidence.

Opportunity to participate in procedural based nursing: When required the IRU nurse may also function in a supportive role to the proceduralist during medical imaging procedures based in radiology e.g. Biopsy and Drainage. During these procedures the IRU nurse will provide nursing care and support, administer/monitor conscious sedation and maintain a safe environment within the medical imaging department under the supervision of a medical doctor.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the stability of a Monday to Friday roster with no weekend or night shifts.
• Specialised Environment: Gain exposure to 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.

Rostered Shifts:

• Morning: 07:30 - 16:00
• Afternoon: 11:30 - 20:00

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

You must have at least one year's post registration experience in an acute setting preferably with some experience in Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab, Cardiac or Surgical nursing. We are looking for someone who is energetic, positive and highly motivated, who has the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

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.