Clinical Physiologist (Sleep)

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites a Clinical Sleep Physiologist to join the Adult Sleep and Ventilatory Service in Auckland. The role involves independent sleep investigations (Level 1, 3, 4 and MSLT), initiating PAP therapy, analysing sleep studies, and guiding PAP adherence with patient education and ongoing support.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, participate in quality improvement, and commit to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant field and CPRB registration preferred.
• 2+ years experience as a Sleep Physiologist in both lab and clinical settings.
• Willingness to work shift hours and align with service values.
• Strong communication and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform Level 1, 3, and 4 sleep tests and MSLT.
• Initiate and titrate PAP therapy for patients.
• Analyze sleep studies and interpret PAP adherence data.
• Provide PAP education and ongoing patient support.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

Sleep physiology

PAP therapy initiation

Sleep study analysis

Communication skills

Education

BSc or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

CPAP titration tools

Job description

Are you a trained Sleep Physiologist looking for your next challenge? Do you want to be a part of a dedicated team eager to make a positive impact and improve sleep health in our communities? Here is the opportunity to further develop your skills and progress your career.

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 Adult Sleep and Ventilatory Service at Te Toka Tumai provides a multi-level platform for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and other Sleep-related disorders.

Our team is comprised of physiologists, nurses, and doctors who work together to carry out a wide range of sleep investigations and to provide treatment, management, and ongoing support of SDB patients. Specialising in areas such as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), our team collaborates with other healthcare providers across Auckland and New Zealand, working alongside primary care providers and other respiratory and sleep service experts for the purposes of health care provision and education/information.

We are looking for a Clinical Sleep Physiologist to join and complement our existing team.

As the successful candidate, you will be able to:

• Independently perform various sleep investigations (Level 1, 3, and 4 sleep tests, as well as Multiple Sleep Latency test)
• Initiate and titrate PAP therapy
• Analyse sleep studies, and interpret PAP adherence data
• Provide PAP treatment education and ongoing support of patients on PAP therapy
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities in the service
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional and clinical development

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

• BSc or similar in relevant field
• New Zealand Clinical Physiologist Board (CPRB) registration in Sleep and current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) without conditions is preferred but those working towards registration are also welcome to apply
• 2+ years experience as a Sleep Physiologist working in both laboratory and clinical outpatient settings
• Readiness to work shift work hours routinely
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both in a team and autonomously
• Ability to align with our values

For more information about this role please contact Simon Edmonds (Acting Charge Clinical Physiologist) via [e-mail]

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.