Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Manawatu County
Contract, Full time, Casual/Temporary
19 days ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The Opportunity
We are on the look out for an enthusiastic Radiation Therapist to be part of an exciting new futurehappening at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua / Midcentral and contribute as part of the team, as we shape and transform our services and models of care. This positionwill be a temporary role for 6 to 8 months.
The Regional Cancer Treatment Service (RCTS) is the non-surgical cancer treatment provider for the central North Island, covering a population of 580,000. All radiation treatment are currently located in Palmerston North however; plans are in development to locate new linacs closer to home for our patients in the Taranaki and Hawkes Bay regions. If you would like to be considered to work in one of these locations, this position is part of that pathway.
We have recently completed a replacement programme with the installation of four TrueBeam linacs with Mosaiq OIS. Pre-Treatment utilise a Siemens CT and RayStation TPS as integrated solutions. Identify SGRT is currently being implemented.
We have an established VMAT, IGRT and Stereotactic programs and a strong culture of continuous improvement and development of both staff and technology. We are a social department with great people to work with from all over New Zealand and the world.
Applicants for this role will have:
Registration as a Radiation Therapist with the Medical Radiation Technologist Board (NZ) and hold a current practising certificate
Promotes and integrates into practice effective communication, cultural competence evidence- based best practice models.
As proactive in their own development and supports others in their professional growth
Actively participates in service improvement initiatives, and promotes evidence-based practice.
• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes
Come and join us!
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
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