Charge Anaesthetic Technician - Southland

Charge Anaesthetic Technician - Southland Southland Hospital 1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the role We have a rare leadership opportunity within the Perioperative team for an experienced and ambitious Anaesthetic Technician to join our team in a Charge Technician role on a permanent fulltime basis. Our team of Anaesthetic Technicians are dedicated to their profession, 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 are looking for candidates who can balance professionalism and light-heartedness, communicate effectively, and who appreciate the importance of enabling and supporting an effective, cohesive and capable team to work positively within the Perioperative and wider workforces. If these values resonate with you, you'll fit right in. As a Charge Anaesthetic Technician you will be responsible for Providing operational leadership as well as strategic planning and implementation of current and future service delivery provided by our team of Anaesthetic Technicians. Be the voice for Anaesthetic Technicians within the Perioperative Leadership group and in wider forums, Advocating for your team and for the safety and quality of the delivery of anaesthesia services and the Perioperative patient experience. We offer a dynamic and varied work environment for Anaesthetic Technicians, with the opportunity to work in a variety of locations with a diverse patient population. Our Perioperative service operates on a 24/7 basis with on‑call rostering, you will certainly be kept on your toes! This opportunity lends itself to enhancing your professional development and establishing a well‑rounded leadership skill set. About us Te 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. About you Registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand Hold a current annual practising certificate under a scope of practice as Anaesthetic Technician. You must be able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical expertise and enthusiasm to lead, develop, motivate and mentor a team of professional staff. Our expectation is for the successful applicant to have a minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience as a senior Anaesthetic Technician or recent experience in a similar leadership position. 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. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: 1935553 Location: South Island - Southland - All values Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Technical - Anaesthetic Technician / ODP #J-18808-Ljbffr