Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
- Waikato Hospital, Hamilton
- Permanent, full time - 80 hours per fortnight
- Join the forefront of innovation! Interventional Radiology is a dynamic, ever-evolving specialty that puts your nursing skills at the heart of cutting-edge patient care
- Comprehensive orientation tailored to your individual needs and ongoing opportunities to develop and extend your skills
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
The Interventional Radiology (IR) department offers an exceptional opportunity to enhance your nursing practice in a dynamic, hands-on environment. As an IR nurse, you will be actively involved in procedures where patients are often conscious, making your role in delivering compassionate, participatory care essential. You’ll draw on a wide range of nursing skills, including direct patient support, medication management, and procedural assistance, all while helping ensure a calm and positive experience for patients throughout their treatment.
Our department operates Monday to Friday, 0800–1630 hrs, and all team members participate in an on-call service for after-hours cases (including weekends).
We are seeking a motivated individual who is enthusiastic about Interventional Radiology, eager to learn, and committed to collaborative teamwork, as we work closely with doctors and MITs. A strong focus on patient-centred care and the ability to participate in the on-call roster are essential.
Key responsibilities:
- Patient safety and monitoring
- Procedural sedation
- Scrub nurse
- Circulating role
The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement. Additional benefits include KiwiSaver contributions (if eligible), on call allowances, professional development and wellness support.
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About the Team/Service
Our nursing and multidisciplinary team is dynamic, flexible, and highly supportive. We work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals across the region. Interventional Radiology supports all medical specialties and performs a diverse range of minimally invasive procedures, guided by advanced imaging technologies such as X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT. We wear protective lead gowns. Most procedures are performed with patients awake or under light sedation, making compassionate, hands-on care an essential part of our approach. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit team where every member is respected, valued, and plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care.
About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
- Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in a tertiary hospital
- Experience in theatre or acute care considered an asset, along with experience with sedation and managing the deteriorating patient
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Strong quality focus
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and technically complex environment
- Ability to participate in an on-call roster 24/7
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic individual
- Current NZ Nursing Registration and ready to start immediately
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on Sunday, 20 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kendra Corey at Kendra.Corey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
