Peri-Anaesthesia Services Manager

Peri-Anaesthesia Services Manager 

New Plymouth Hospital 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Peri-Anaesthesia Services Manager to join our New Plymouth team. This role will deliver and guide secure, appropriate, and high-quality nursing care that is both cost-effective and aligns with the patient's needs, medical staff requirements, and the overall business objectives, while adhering to relevant legislation.  Our new Peri-Anaesthesia model will encompass pre-admission, admitting, PACU and daystay areas. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the introduction of a new model of care for the team.

As a leader within the Peri-Anaesthesia team, the successful candidate will exemplify leadership to ensure an elevated standard of care for all patients. This involves contributing to the quality and continuity of patient care through efficient workload management and fostering teamwork. Additionally, this role will focus on optimising the utilisation of Peri-Anaesthesia resources, minimising waste through strategic planning and coordination with the management team.  This role will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the General Manager.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Registered Nurse in NZ with current practicing certificate 
• A tertiary qualification in nursing, management, or related discipline or working towards 
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
• Experience in PACU and surgical nursing
• PDRP Level 4 (Expert) or working towards 
• Proven leadership experience and ability in operational management within a hospital environment 
• Experience in the private healthcare sector would be desirable 

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Funded health insurance
• Christmas and New Year breaks 
• Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP 
• Relocation allowance
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora 

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. 

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