Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Waikato/Thames Hospital
- Fixed Term- Rostered Hours
- Gain unprecedented experience working in New Zealand’s largest trauma hospital on one site
- A supportive team that encourages you to have a balance between being here with us and doing the other stuff you love (participating in your own roster writing – where would you ever hear that happening!)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Do you have a year over a year’s experience as a New Graduate from the Bachelor of Perioperative Practice? Would you like to enhance your current skills and be part of a successful team who will support you with education, ongoing clinical coaching and offer you the opportunity to work in all theatres that include:
- Trauma and critical care
- Elective and acute theatres which include gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics, plastics
- General surgical theatres include colorectal, breast surgery and endoscopic procedures
- Our complex and challenging theatres include cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, maxillofacial, otolaryngology and
- We also look after our paediatric patients from neonates to over 2’s and up
- Much more including the possibility to work in our Cardiac team
We have a couple of fixed term opportunities to cover Maternity Leave and if this sounds like you and your ready to grow your skills then look no further!!
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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)
About the Team/Service
Waikato hospital is the largest trauma hospital located on a single site in New Zealand providing comprehensive healthcare services to a wide region. Our team is a dynamic and eclectic group of professionals from diverse cultures and backgrounds including ODP’s/RNAA’s and Anaesthetic Technicians all contributing their unique skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional patient care. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where continuing education is actively encouraged and facilitated by our experienced leadership team, ensuring opportunities for growth and development.
Mōu | About you
- At least 1 years’ experience working as an Anaesthetic Technician (private or public) since completing your degree
- More than a year’s experience as well – experienced Anaesthetic Technicians are welcome to apply as well
- Knowledge and understanding of airway management
- Have experience in working with various patient monitoring machines
Every day stuff:
- Able to work rostered shifts (Days, PMs, weekends and nights)
- Must be registered and have an APC with Medical Science Council with no restrictions/supervision requirements
- Be willing to work closely with our trainees, new staff and AUT placements
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 7 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Monique Wilson at Monique.Wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.