Anaesthetic Technician

Anaesthetic Technician

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital is a well-equipped private surgical hospital based in central Hamilton, proudly providing a wide range of surgical specialties to the wider Waikato community for many years.

Our hospital has been extensively expanded and upgraded and now incorporates seven fully equipped operating theatres, 40 inpatient beds and a purpose-built Day Surgery Unit. We offer a range of specialties, including orthopaedics, gynaecology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, spine, and general surgery specialties. 

Comfortable facilities, combined with the very latest in technology and on-site support services, enable independent credentialled medical practitioners to undertake a wide range of procedures. These include routine investigations to complex surgery, with their expertise supported by caring, professional nursing teams.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Join our perioperative team as an Anaesthetic Technician or RNAA. We're seeking someone to complement our skilled team as our workloads continue to grow. If you bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, you'll thrive in our collaborative environment. Flexibility is key, as you'll be required to work rostered 10hr shifts with occasional overtime as well as participate in an on-call roster. While you must be qualified in this field, we value the right attitude and commitment above all, so although extensive experience is preferred, we are also prepared to develop those new to the industry.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• To be a NZ Registered AT with a New Zealand Medical Sciences Council recognised Anaesthetic qualification or a Registered Nurse with a practicing certificate and a recognised NZ Anaesthetic qualification 
• Current expertise in the knowledge and practice of Peri-operative Anaesthetic Technology 
• Great interpersonal skills with a strong team ethic
• A positive attitude and a passion for delivering quality care  

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 
• Flexible working arrangements
• 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 values are at the core of everything we do: 

• Care First - Care is at our heart. It’s the foundation of who we are and how we approach our mahi. Through genuine manaakitanga, we deliver a quality of care that makes healthcare more human.
• Better Together - Our strength comes from connection and collaboration – we bring together our diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences in the spirit of partnership and kotahitanga. We all play our part creating better outcomes for everyone.
• Pursue Excellence - Every day brings a new opportunity to improve, innovate, and excel. We don’t settle for ‘good enough’. We’re here to do our best work, delivering our best care for the people and communities we serve.

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. 

One of our core values, Better Together, drives our aspiration to build 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. 

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