Where you’ll be working: Thames and Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent – 48 hours per fortnight - Rostered

• Be part of the national transformation in Health

• Opportunity to grow your skills

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Are you looking for something a little different where you get to work with a team of committed Anaesthetic Technicians/RNAA’s? How about working in a smaller hospital in a seaside location? We are looking for a Qualified Anaesthetic Technician or a Registered Nurse Assistant to Anaesthetist who has completed the NZ training programme for RNAA.

While you will mostly be rostered Monday to Wednesday in Thames there is an expectation that you will come to Waikato Hospital Theatre as required. We offer a supportive environment at both sites where our Clinical Coach/Clinical Nurse Coordinator will ensure your success as a new member of our team.

Click here to view the RNAA position description.

Click here to view the Anaesthetic Technician position description.

(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mōu | About you

What you will need to be able to apply for this role:

• Appropriate registration with governing bodies;

  • Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora O Aotearoa - Medical Science Council

  • Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa - Nursing Council of New Zealand

• Current Annual Practising Certificate

• Evidence of completion of NZ RNAA Training Programme (if you do not have this you will not be considered)

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a theatre environment as an Anaesthetic Technician or RNAA

• Be a current Preceptor or be willing to undertake training to obtain this

• Be flexible, adaptable and ready to take on a new challenge

• Full drivers licence

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

• Whakamana – Give and earn respect

• Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me

• Mauri Pai – Fair play

• Whakapakari – Growing the good

• Kotahitanga – Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. 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. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

For any queries about the role please contact Robyn.Payne@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 3 December 2023