Are you a skilled Registered Nurse 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 Assistants 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
A dynamic and varied work environment across the board,
Opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams servicing a vast geographical service delivery area
No two days are ever the same here,
Service operating on a 24/7 basis with on-call rostering,
You will certainly be kept on your toes!
Working as a valued core member of the perioperative team
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
Hold a current Nursing APC
Recent and relevant Anaesthetic assisting experience
Advanced Heath Assessment (or equivalent)
Proven post-graduate experience in a surgical setting
Ability to work autonomously
Demonstrated competence with computers and computer systems
Demonstrated ability to problem solve
A proven desire to work at the top of their scope of practice
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the anaesthetic team to ensure appropriate patient assessments are carried out as per established anaesthesia guidelines. Your practice will be under the direction of the APAC Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). You will also work collaboratively with all services involved in the patient's journey from Primary Health to post-operative care.The successful applicant will need to complete a 16 week Registered Nurse -Anaesthetic Assistant bridging programme with usPainga | Benefits
Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
Continuous support for career development.
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Mō mātou | About usTe 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.Utu whānui |Salary rangeThis role belongs to the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between step 2 ($81,683 p.a.) and Step 7 ($106,739 p.a. pro rata) of the RN scale.Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: 2 June 2024Due 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.Applications may be reviewed as soon as they are received.Tono ināianei | Apply nowFor further information please contact Ben Kingsbury, Recruitment Advisor atWe only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: All conversations will be confidential in nature.If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:Pre-Employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health Assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
