Registered Nurse - Radiology

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking Registered Nurses to join the Radiology Service at Christchurch Hospital and Burwood Hospital. Roles are 0.6FTE (24 hours/week), one permanent and one fixed-term until 12/06/2027, with shifts across Monday to Friday and some weekends.

On-call shifts are part of the roster once IR trained. The Radiology Service covers CT, Ultrasound Biopsies, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and more.

Qualifications

• Preferred Interventional Radiology experience and/or Theatre experience.
• Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) at proficient level or above.
• Previous acute nursing experience.
• Must be able to work rostered shifts in a multidisciplinary team.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC.

Skills

Interventional IR

Theatre experience

PDRP proficient

Acute nursing

IV cannulation

Teamwork

Rostered shifts

Job description

0.6FTE (24 hours per week) permanent position * 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) fixed-term position due to parental leave * Fixed-term available from now until 12 / 06 / 2027 * Based at both Christchurch Hospital and Burwood HospitalHealth 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

About the Role We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Radiology Service! The Radiology Service is based at Christchurch Hospital and Burwood Hospital with our Registered Nurses working across both sites. At the Radiology Service we pride ourselves in keeping up with technology and we have a wealth of experience that we want to share. Shifts are rostered across Monday to Friday with some weekend shifts on occasion (roster to be discussed at interview stage). On call shifts are 1800 - 0800 weekdays and 0800 Saturday until 0800 Monday once Interventional Radiology (IR) trained. We have two roles available, both at 0.6FTE (24 hours per week). One permanent and one fixed-term due to parental leave until 12 / 06 / 2027.

About the Service

About the Service Our service is divided into specialised areas including CT, Ultrasound Biopsies, MRI, and Interventional Radiology at Christchurch Hospital and MRI, CT and Fluoroscopy at Burwood Hospital.

About You

About You We can offer you diversity in your workday and the opportunity to expand your nursing skills and knowledge within a range of specialties within the radiology service.

• Preferred Interventional Radiology experience and / or Theatre experience.
• Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) at proficient level or above
• Previous acute nursing experience
• Motivated, with a mature attitude and organised approach, you will be flexible and adaptable in this ever changing, fast paced environment.
• You will be an IV cannulator
• Ability to work rostered shifts in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Passion to learn and expand your knowledge in this area of nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)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.