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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

QUALIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANAESTHETIC ASSISTANT
Health New Zealand Lakes

Full or 0.9 FTE permanent role available (72 – 80 hours per week)

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.

Mō te tūranga / About the role

• 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.
• Full or 0.9 FTE permanent role available (72 – 80 hours per week)
• Hours of work: Shift work on a rotating roster, Monday to Sunday, with on-call work.

Mō koe / 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.
• Qualified as an Anaesthetic Assistant.

If this sounds like you, apply online now via https://www.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. Please note that we do not accept money for any job offer.

 Awhe utu / Salary range
$86,519 - $106,739 (step 3 -7 NZNO collective) pro-rated to hours worked.

 Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Free staff parking.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Access to Rotorua Business Chamber member deals and discounts.

Click here for Collective Agreement 

Click here for Position Description

Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment. 

More about living and working in Rotorua here

More about living and working in Taupo here