Anaesthetic Technician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin Hospital

• Permanent or fixed-term positions available with negotiable FTE
• Career development opportunies
• Relocation assistance provided
• Work/life balance

Are you a skilled Anaesthetic Technician who's seeking a new career challenge or a change of pace in your day-to-day life? Here at Te Whatu Ora - Southern we have everything you need and more on offer, all you have to do is come on over!

Our team of Anaesthetic Technicians are truly dedicated to their craft, working hard to ensure the best possible care and support is provided for the patient, their families and the team they are working alongside. We value those who can balance professionalism and light-heartedness, communicate effectively and appreciate the importance of the team-based dynamic. If these values resonate with you, you'll fit right in.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We offer a dynamic and varied work environment across the board, with the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams servicing a vast geographical service delivery area with a diverse patient population. No two days are ever the same here, and with our service operating on a 24/7 basis with on-call rostering, you will certainly be kept on your toes! As an experienced AT, you know the drill. Working alongside our Anaesthetists, as well as Doctors and Nurses, you'll assist with surgeries, and the odd bit of Operating Theatre set up. You may even help administer blood pressure and other medications on occasion too. Working on a rotating roster basis, you'll find shifts are usually around 8-10 hours, so along with a stable full-time work structure you'll have plenty of room to get out and do life. We're after passionate, conscientious workers who are excited by a challenge and always keen to lend a hand. Sound like you? It goes without saying that an opportunity such as this lends itself to enhancing professional development and a well-rounded skill set.

Mōu ake - About you

You must be eligible or already hold registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.

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Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now to the city itself, Dunedin offers the opportunity to have the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. Boasting excellent education and restaurants, competitive costs of living and a beautiful coastline, life can be as relaxed or as energetic as you want. Our team enjoy the short commute to work, leaving ample time for what matters to you most. Add to this the close proximity to some of New Zealand's most famous scenery and holiday destinations (think Queenstown, Wanaka and Milford Sounds to name but a few!) you can go from seaside to ski-slopes in a matter of hours. Find out more information at https://www.dunedinnz.com/

Too good to be true? We assure you, you can have it all here.

Painga - Benefits:

• Ongoing paid career development - learn and earn!
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to a wide range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Affordable housing and beautiful scenery

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the DHB/PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement and falls between Step 2 ($63,702 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 7 ($83,030 p.a. pro rata).

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: 12 April 2023

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further information please contact Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor, diane.wilson@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/