Registered Nurse Qualified Anaesthetic Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Health New Zealand Lakes
• Permanent
• Part or Full Time Available (between 0.8 to 1 FTE)

About the role 

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at Rotorua/Taupo Hospitals Operating Theatre Suites. If you are qualified NZ RNAA (Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant) or are an RN with an Anaesthetic assistant qualification, we would like to hear from you.

• Primary responsibility will be to check and maintain all anaesthetic equipment; prepare, set up and assist/support the Anaesthetist to ensure safe patient care throughout their operation.
• Permanent Part time role 
• Hours of work: Shift work on a rotating roster, Monday to Sunday, with on-call work.

About you

You should be

• Conscientious with the ability to speak up for patient safety.
• Be a team player and come every day with a positive attitude.
• Live the Lakes values of Manaakitangi, Integrity and Accountability.
• NZ full driver’s license or working towards this.

You would 

• Be NZ Qualified Registered Nurse with Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Have a Current APC 
• Qualified as an Anaesthetic Assistant.

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.