Anaesthetic Technician / Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant

Anaesthetic Technician / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant

We are looking for an Anaesthetic Technician / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or experienced Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant to join our team at Mercy Hospital.

In this vital role, you will play an essential part of ensuring the safe and effective delivery of anaesthesia across a wide range of procedures.

In this position you will provide clinical and technical support to the Anaesthetist, contributing to the sage administration of anaesthesia and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Additionally, you will support the theatre team in maintaining a smooth and efficient operating environment.

Mercy is proud to offer an expanded scope for the Anaesthetic Technician role, now including responsibilities in both scrub and recovery areas.

This provides an exciting opportunity to grow your skill set while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Anaesthetic Technician / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Provide professional, technical and clinical assistance to Anaesthetists.

Provide safe administration of anaesthesia to patients.

Anticipate problems and deliver exceptional patient care.

Co-ordinate documentation to ensure the patient receives effective care.

Participation in quality improvement processes and activities.

Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant

Assist the Anaesthetic Technician team and undertake training to gain proficiency in anaesthetics.

Provide optimum patient care in accordance with Mercy Hospital Shared Purpose and values.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care that is responsive to patient needs and supported by evidence-based clinical practice.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining a partnership with patients, community, colleagues and employers.

This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position, with hours to be worked on a Monday to Friday roster.

Skills and Experiences

Hold registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ) / Registration or Enrolment with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.

Previous nursing experience in airway management gained through work in :

Emergency Departments

PACU

ICU or Anaesthetics

Demonstrate sound professional judgment and an ability to practice in a culturally safe manner.

Confidence to build successful working relationships with those around you and the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team environment.

A high degree of self-motivation, willingness and self-responsibility to continually improve and remain current with knowledge and skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills & computer literacy.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Please follow this link to find out more about the MSCNZ registration process for an overseas qualified Anaesthetic Technician : /

To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history.

Why Mercy Hospital?

Mercy Hospital is a not-for-profit, tertiary-level surgical hospital located in Dunedin, New Zealand.

We provide a welcoming environment where people are encouraged and supported to excel professionally.

Join the team and help us make a difference!

Our staff are provided with support for further training, personal development and an extensive range of benefits including but not limited to :

Free onsite parking

Christmas and New Year's holidays off

Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members.

For more information about Dunedin, New Zealand visit this link : /

Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click on the apply button.

Please note, applications will be reviewed as submitted and vacancy close dates may be subject to change.

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