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New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities Why Taranaki?Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.
The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture.
Click here to read more information about Taranaki. Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture, view the video on our careers page.
About the Role Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking the services of a permanent part-time registered radiology nurse to work in our department at Taranaki Base Hospital. You would be working as part of a dynamic team.We are seeking applicants from registered nurses with current or recent significant acute nursing experience, preferably in Radiology.
This position works Monday to Friday, daytime hours, but will be rostered to rotate through the following modalities: CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound and interventional procedures including (but not limited to), angiography, angioplasty, nephrostomys, etc.
Training will be offered for PICC Line insertions.We require someone who is a fast learner and a strong team player, who enjoys the challenge of a unique and dynamic environment. You must be adaptable and able to react in a timely manner to clinical demands.IV cannulation and/or previous radiology experience is preferred; however, training in all aspects of this role will be offered to the successful applicant.If you have a positive, vibrant personality and can work efficiently in a team whilst providing outstanding patient care to our customers, then we would love to hear from you.If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact: Sarah Caswell, Sarah.Caswell@tdhb.org.nzRadiology Manager or Erin Loveridge, erin.loveridge@tdhb.org.nz, Radiology Team Leader.