Audiologist / Kaimātai Ororongo at Waikato District Health Board (Hamilton), Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

‘Kia hiwa ra, He karanga tēnei mō te hunga remurere ki te kaupapa o Te iwi Ngakaunui’

The role: Audiologist/ Kaimātai Ororongo

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: full or part time applicants considered. Permanent or fixed term opportunities.

About the role:

The Waikato DHB Audiology department is looking for full or part time applicants for an audiologist role in our innovative and friendly team in one of the largest DHBs and providers of paediatric hearing services in New Zealand. There are permanent and fixed term opportunities available. We will consider applications from both experienced audiologists, along with graduate audiologists with an interest in developing a broad foundation in clinical practice.

We are looking for an audiologist who is passionate about their work, puts their patient and whānau at the centre of care, has excellent interpersonal skills, is dedicated, and has the ability to work flexibly in a bustling team environment while maintaining high quality care.

About the service:

You will be working with a team comprising of a number of experienced audiologists, supportive and efficient administrative staff and a well-established co-located Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. As part of the team you will mostly be working with tāmariki to provide diagnostic assessment and habilitation services, as well as bone anchored hearing aid assessment and fitting, and ENT diagnostic adult assessments. You will have opportunity to be involved in rural satellite clinics and work alongside paediatric services and Ministry of Education staff.

What we can offer you:

We offer a dynamic working environment with a supportive, fun, friendly and enthusiastic team. We also offer exposure to complex clinical cases, supervision and mentorship, as well as regular staff meetings and case conferences. Full support and supervision is available for Audiologists completing their NZAS Clinical Competency Certificate or Paediatric Certificates.

Required skills & experience:

• Masters degree in Audiology, or have an equivalent qualification recognised by the New Zealand Audiological Society

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal & written communication

• The ability to work well within a team

• Current valid full New Zealand drivers licence

Ideally you will also have:

• NZAS Clinical Competency Certificate

• NZAS Paediatric Certifications

COVID-19:

The Waikato District Health Board Health & Safety has a policy that includes ensuring that you comply with the Health Order announced 11 October 2021 and with the Waikato DHB’s Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees policy. The policy prescribes the required vaccinations including COVID19 for all employees of Waikato DHB. COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory before you commence employment.

Why us:

The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) is one of the largest of 20 DHBs in New Zealand.

We plan, fund and provide health and disability support services to a population of more than 400,000. We run five hospitals across the district – a tertiary hospital in Hamilton, a secondary hospital in Thames, and three rural hospitals in Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Tokoroa.

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.

Your application:

Please apply directly online, and click here to review the position description. Applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any queries about the role please contact Elysia Koretz in the Recruitment Team Elysia.Koretz@waikatodhb.health.nz

Application closing date: 31 July 2022

Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana

• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

• Fair play – Mauri Pai

• Growing the good – Whakapakari

• Stronger together – Kotahitanga