Clinical Physiologist - ICU

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

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Physiologist to join the Intensive Care team at Christchurch Hospital. This part-time 0.75FTE role focuses on respiratory support technologies, oxygen therapy systems and ICU equipment within a multidisciplinary unit.

The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality care, uphold cultural safety, and work across critical care services in Waitaha/Canterbury, providing patient-centred care and collaborating with a range of clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physiology or equivalent required.
• Proven clinical experience in critical care/respiratory physiology.
• Knowledge of critical care equipment and oxygen delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to a positive team environment and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Providing high-level clinical practice and contributing to quality improvement initiatives
• Cultural responsiveness, including working with Māori to ensure equitable health outcomes
• Ensuring safe, effective and efficient management of critical care equipment and associated clinical support services
• Providing advice on respiratory therapy equipment, oxygen delivery systems and specialised ICU technologies
• Implementing new equipment, technologies and clinical systems within ICU and associated services

Skills

Critical care experience

Respiratory equipment knowledge

Analytical skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Cultural safety

Māori knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physiology

Membership of SCTBSc Physiology (or equivalent)

Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Technology (Desirable)

Job description

Permanent, part time 0.75FTE role (30 hours a week)Join a highly specialised multi-disciplinary teamBachelor of Science in Human Physiology or equivalent qualification is essentialHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This Clinical Physiologist role is part of a team providingspecialised technical and clinical support services within the Department ofIntensive Care at Christchurch Hospital. The Department of Intensive Caredelivers services including Tertiary Intensive and High Dependency Care,Deteriorating Patient Intensive Care Outreach Service, and the Air RetrievalService. As a member of our Scientific and Technical Teams, you will play a keyrole in delivering high-quality care in Waitaha/Canterbury, while joining acollaborative and supportive environment. The successful candidate will work closely with amultidisciplinary team to ensure the safe and effective delivery of criticalcare services. In this varied and hands-on role you will support all criticalcare equipment systems within ICU, with particular focus on respiratory supporttechnologies, oxygen therapy systems, patient monitoring equipment and complexpatient transport requirements across Christchurch Hospital and Canterbury.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to a positive team environment and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Providing high-level clinical practice and contributing to quality improvement initiatives
• Cultural responsiveness, including working with Māori to ensure equitable health outcomes
• Ensuring safe, effective and efficient management of critical care equipment and associated clinical support services
• Providing advice on respiratory therapy equipment, oxygen delivery systems and specialised ICU technologies
• Implementing new equipment, technologies and clinical systems within ICU and associated services

About You

We are seeking a qualified Physiologist who is confidentworking across the scope of practice and thrives in a fast-paced clinicalenvironment.

Your skills will include:

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in an appropriate field of health science e.g. Physiology
• Proven clinical experience in critical care, respiratory physiology or a related clinical specialty
• Knowledge of critical care equipment, respiratory support technologies and oxygen therapy systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical data accuratelyExcellent time management and attention to technical detail
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A patient-centred approach, with a commitment to cultural safety and equitable health outcomes
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Essential:

• Current Practising Certificate
• Membership of SCTBSc Physiology (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Technology or relevant postgraduate qualification

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.