Cardiac Physiologist (Nelson)

Cardiac Physiologist, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

• Develop close working relationships with medical and nursing staff within the hospital
• You will be supported by Physiology and medical teams in a team environment

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

As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will perform cardiac and diagnostic tests. The role will include standard ECG work, stress testing, Holter monitor fitting and reporting, cath lab work involving Angiography and Cardiac Catheterisation, Pacemaker and ICD insertions. 

Pacemaker and device therapy knowledge and experience is desired. 

The working hours are 64 hours to 80 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE to 1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday 8.00AM to 4.30PM. Call may be required to cover acute cardiac catheter lab cases. As we offer a district-wide service you may be required to work at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim on occasions. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Cardiology team operates in a multi-disciplinary environment supporting cardiac diagnosis and interventions. Our 4 Cardiac Physiologists work in partnership with colleagues at Wairau hospital to provide services.

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About you

As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will be well organised, self-motivated, committed to standards of excellence and have good interpersonal skills and attention to detail. You will:

• be a qualified and experienced Cardiac Clinical Physiologist (CCP),
• hold current APC and registration with the Society of Cardiopulmonary Technicians (SCT) and Clinical Physiologists Registration Board (CPRB), 
• have eligibility and rights to work in NZ 

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 04 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz or

Tracey Lawson (Team Leader Physiology) at tracey.lawson@nmdhb.govt.nz

Job ref: R1N25-051

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.