Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTE)
- 80 hours per fortnight
- Nelson location
Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā hānga ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
This position is located in our well-equipped Cardiology department where we undertake a wide range of cardiovascular investigations and treatments including advanced cardiovascular imaging- cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI, advanced Interventional services- PCI and complex cardiac rhythm device insertion. It is a combined Team leader / Cardiac Sonographer role responsible for all aspects of the day to day operation of the Echocardiography Service. The role is based in Nelson but will require travel to Wairau Hospital Blenheim from time to time.
Our Cardiology team prides itself on being friendly and supportive and works with the people of our community to promote, encourage and enable their health, well-being and independence. This role would be best suited to a person who values teamwork, respects individual needs and is motivated by excellent clinical outcomes.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 80 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday between 7.00am to 6.00pm), no on-call.
The salary for this position is within the range $120,285 - $137,710 per annum pro rata as per the APEX Sonographers Collective dependent on skills, experience and relevant qualifications.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will have:
- Post graduate qualification in cardiac ultrasound (QUT or DMU), other considered
- MRTB registration (or ability to be registered)
- Annual practicing certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Extensive experience as cardiac sonographer
- Experience in operational leadership
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible and able to prioritise workload
- Motivational leader with self awareness, personal integrity and positivity
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
At Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.
Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/
Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748. Role specific enquires can be directed in confidence to Pat Davidsen - Service Manager at pat.davidsen@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
Ref: N24-358
Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.