Qualified Anaesthetic Technician / ODP / RNAA's

Te Whatu Ora; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MSCNZ/APC fees reimbursement

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Anaesthetic Technician/ODP/RNAA to join our multidisciplinary team across multiple sites in Canterbury. The role offers permanent full-time, part-time, or casual opportunities with primary base at Christchurch Health Campus.

You will work across a wide range of sub-specialties, enhancing your clinical expertise in the largest department in the region. A supportive, collaborative environment and extensive professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified in anaesthetic practice with NZ standards or international equivalence.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience in perioperative settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, technical and clinical assistance to Anaesthetists.
• Provide safe administration of anaesthesia to patients.
• Mentor Anaesthetic Technician students/RNAA clerks and junior team members.
• Coordinate documentation to ensure effective patient care.

Skills

Anaesthetic support

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

NZ qualification or international equivalent

Job description

• Full and Part time Permanent and Casual opportunities available - please indicate your preference in your cover letter
• Primarily based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Embark on your career journeyin our renowned facilities with one of the most experienced Anaestheticteams in the region
• Grow and develop yourskillset in an innovative and collaborative department

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We areseeking a highly motivated and experienced Anaesthetic Technician/ODP/RNAA tojoin our dedicated team working across a wide array of sub-specialties weoffer. This unmissable role will give you the opportunity to work to deepenyour clinical expertise in the biggest department in the South Island.

They say variety is the spice of life - At Health NewZealand, Waitaha, we work across multiple sites (Christchurch Campus - Public,Women's, Waipapa, Burwood Hospital, and Hillmorton Hospital) which means no twodays are the same. From obstetrics to trauma to ECT to paediatrics, andeverything in between; we are an acute and planned care centre that offers itall. Christchurch Campus is situated in the city next to our beautiful HagleyPark; in spring you can walk under the blossoms. If your shift is at BurwoodHospital, you'll be able to head down to New Brighton Beach for an after-workswim or cruise around Bottle Lake Forrest.

As an accredited training hospital, we recognise theimportance of investing in our staff and offer a multitude of opportunities forboth the professional development of our qualified team and for our futureworkforce. We support the new perioperative practice degree and the registerednurse anaesthetic assistant (RNAA) training programmes; whether you like toteach or to learn, it is all on offer.

But what really makes a good day at work, besides variety,challenge and top -quality facilities/equipment?... It's the people! We are avaried team, made up of Registered Anaesthetic Technicians, OperatingDepartment Practitioner's (ODP's), Registered Nurse Assistant to theAnaesthetist (RNAA's) and locum/agency staff, from a vast range of backgrounds.We are very proud of our evolution as a team and emphasise our shared values atevery opportunity (being professionalism, caring, collaboration and resilience).It is important to us that we continue to build our team with people whodisplay these values in every action.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Provide professional, technical and clinical assistance to Anaesthetists
• Provide safe administration of anaesthesia to patients
• Anticipate problems and exceptional patient care
• Co-ordinate documentation to ensure the patient receives effective care
• Mentoring Anaesthetic Technician students/ RNAA's and junior team members

About Christchurch

With natureand adventure on the doorstep, a revitalised city centre, short commutes,affordable housing, quality education and tons of opportunity for careergrowth, life in Christchurch offers a work-life balance that is top notch.

Moving toChristchurch means a better work life balance. We boast 2143 hours of annualsunlight, 14 ski areas, 35 wineries, 350km of walking tracks, 700+ gardens andparks, and an average of 19 mins commute time.

About You

To be successful in this roleyou will have:

• A recognised qualificationwithin New Zealand or international equivalent
• Registration with the MedicalSciences Council/Nursing Council or eligibility to obtain
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Interest/Experience inCardiothoracic Surgery with the desire to grow this skillset
• Motivated to embrace challengesand change
• 3+ years of Clinical experience is desirable 'however not essential

Pleasefollow this link to find out more about the MSCNZ registration process for anoverseas qualified Anaesthetic Technician: https://www.mscouncil.org.nz/

Candidates must meet full Registration requirements to be considered for this role.

Health NewZealand, Waitaha can provide the successful applicants with:

• Reimbursement ofRegistration with MSCNZ and APC fees

Our Culture

• Care and respect forothers.Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert;weencourage you to apply early.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: PC4629612

Location:

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Anaesthetic Technician / ODP