Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury – Christchurch, South Island As an accredited training hospital, we recognize the importance of investing in our staff and offer a multitude of opportunities for both the professional development of our qualified team and for our future workforce. We support the new perioperative practice degree and the registered nurse anaesthetic assistant (RNAA) training programmes; whether you like to teach or to learn, it is all on offer. But what really makes a good day at work, besides variety, challenge and top-quality facilities/equipment?... It's the people! We are a varied team, made up of Registered Anaesthetic Technicians, ODP's, RNAA's and locum/agency staff, from a huge range of backgrounds. We are pretty proud of our evolution as a team and therefore big on our shared values (being professionalism, caring, collaboration and resilience) it is important to us that we continue to build our team with people who think these are just as important as we do. So… if you want to join a team of highly skilled, innovative and caring people and move forward with us on our journey, what are you waiting for? Just apply online today. We look forward to welcoming you on board! Why Christchurch? With nature and adventure on the doorstep, a revitalised city centre, short commutes, affordable housing, quality education and tons of opportunity for career growth, life in Christchurch offers a work-life balance that is top notch. Moving to Christchurch means a better work-life balance. We boast 2143 hours of annual sunlight, 14 ski areas, 35 wineries, 350km of walking tracks, 700+ gardens and parks, and an average of 19 mins commute time. Mo tetunga | About the Role In this role, you will be responsible for: Provide professional, technical and clinical assistance to Anaesthetists; Provide safe administration of anaesthesia to patients; Anticipate problems and exceptional patient care; Coordinate documentation to ensure the patient receives effective care; Mentoring trainee Anaesthetic Technicians/ RNAA's. We are also offering an additional hourly allowance of $5.20 per hour for the next couple of months – contact us via email if you would like further information. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and Experience A recognised qualification within New Zealand or international equivalent; Registration with the Medical Sciences Council or eligibility to obtain; Strong interpersonal skills; Motivated to embrace challenges and change; A sense of humour and self-awareness is also a must! Please follow this link to find out more about the MSCNZ registration process for an overseas qualified Anaesthetic Technician: MSCNZ Registration Process. Health New Zealand, Waitaha can provide the successful applicants with: Reimbursement of Registration with MSCNZ and APC fees. Our Culture Care and respect for others. Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata. Integrity in all we do. Hapai i a matou mahi katoa i runga i te pono. Responsibility for outcomes. Te Takohanga i nga hua. Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. Tonoinaianei | Apply Now Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site. Contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on ****** for additional information. We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand; there could be a place for you! Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand. Applications will be reviewed as received. #J-18808-Ljbffr