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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
Clinical Physiologist
FULL TIME
November 15, 2024
- Northland, New Zealand – based in Whangarei working primarily at Tuia Te Ora (Community based Health facilities)
- Permanent, full time position working 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630)
- Regular coverage at peripheral hospitals (Bay of Islands, Kaitaia and Dargaville)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Sleep Physiologist to join our dynamic Physiologist-led team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting and interpreting sleep studies to assess sleep patterns, identify abnormalities, and help diagnose conditions like sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome. You will work closely with Respiratory Physicians and other healthcare providers to develop treatment plans, which may include recommendations for lifestyle changes, therapy (APAP,CPAP,Bi PAP for sleep disorders), or medication.
The role of Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory / Sleep) is an allied health, scientific and technical professional who has formally demonstrated an ability to apply expert clinical competence to a highly advanced level of complexity. The role is crucial in improving patients’ sleep quality and overall health by providing evidence-based insights into sleep-related issues.
About our Team
A team of four Physiologists and two Sleep assistants work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians to provide high-quality care for our patients. This service is based primarily at Tuia Te Ora (Beautifully appointed Community based Health facilities) with some travel to our rural locations (Bay of Islands, Kaitaia and Dargaville).
Gain new skills, expand your contacts, broaden your worldview and make new friends, all while gaining valuable professional experience! This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow within the field of sleep medicine, with potential for career advancement and ongoing professional development.
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About you
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of sleep physiology, strong technical skills in monitoring and data analysis, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to both patients and healthcare providers. Previous experience in a sleep clinic or similar healthcare setting is preferred.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 2-years post qualification experience with demonstrated ability to perform all core pulmonary diagnostic tests
- Ability to gain registration as a Clinical Respiratory Physiologist with the NZ Clinical Physiologists Registration Board or work towards gaining
- Experience in screening for obstructive sleep apnoea
- Current Driver’s License and a willingness to travel
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15th December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Les Boucher on les.boucher@northlanddhb.org.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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