Registered Nurse - Radiology
Registered Nurse Radiology
Rotorua Hospital
Fixed Term, Part-time (0.6 FTE/48 hours per fortnight)
Monday to Friday
Specialised skills, NO shift work.
Work with a friendly team of five nurses, radiographers, clinical assistants and Radiologists, with great support and the opportunity to upskill with ultrasound vascular access.
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
Responsibilities include consenting and preparing patients for procedures, administering contrast for CT scans, working alongside radiographers and radiologists doing interventional procedures which include biopsies, drainages, aspirations, and portacath insertions.This role also allows upskilling to ultrasound vascular access skills. We currently have five nurses within the department and work amongst a variety of modalities including ultrasound, CT, MRI and Fluoroscopy.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here
About you- As a Radiology Nurse you will have the following
- At least two years Nursing experience
- Hold a current NZ annual practicing certificate
- Ultrasound cannulation/ PICC inserter preferable but not necessary
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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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.