Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Anaesthetic Technician, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Part-time
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 an Anaesthetic Technician, you will assist anaesthetists during surgeries by preparing and handling anaesthetic equipment. You will provide a high standard of service and quality patient care.
Surgical specialties covered include: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental, Acute/Trauma, Paediatrics, Plastics and Vascular.
This is a fixed term role covering parental leave for up to 12 months. The working hours are 40 per fortnight (0.5 FTE). Shifts are flexible - rostered and rotating from Monday to Sunday, including evenings, weekends and on-call .
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Theatre Suite consists of 6 Operating Theatres with a Recovery Room, a Sterile Services department and Endoscopy suite. We are a friendly and supportive team focusing on providing a caring and professional environment, delivering quality care and extended nursing practice.
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About you
As an Anaesthetic Technician, you will:
- be a Registered Anaesthetic Technician, with a current APC issued by The Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ), or be eligible for the same,
- have recent clinical experience with strong observational and crisis management skills,
- be a team player who has the ability to cope with a high and varied workload, including emergency situations
- have excellent organisational and time management skills
- great communication and interpersonal skills
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.
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 08 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Monette Johnston (Nurse Manager) at monette.johnston@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1N25-055
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.