Clinical Sleep Physiologist

• Permanent 0.8FTE role (32 hours a week) 
• Join an experienced team with exceptional collegial support
• Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology or equivalent qualification is essential 
• Trainee's are welcome to apply to this opportunity
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country’s largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

 About the Role

The Sleep Health Services mission is to improve the Sleep Health of the people living in Canterbury. We do this by providing high quality services for the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep disordered breathing and other sleep disturbances. We also provide education to other health practitioners and service users about the importance of sleep, and advocate for making good sleep a health priority.

Our team consists of doctors, nurses, physiologists and administration professionals working in an integrated system between tertiary and primary care. We have a very strong multi-disciplinary approach to our workstreams.

This opportunity is 32 hours a week with the potential of some evening/overnight work and occasional regional work.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Set-up and analysis of complex sleep studies performed to international standards.
• Initiation and maintenance of nocturnal ventilatory support (CPAP/APAP/BiPAP/ASV) for patients with sleep disordered breathing.

About You

Your skills will include:

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in an appropriate field of health science e.g. Physiology.
• Registration with CPRB with sleep scope. Followed by NZSCE with the goal of full scope in Sleep.
• Availability to work overnight on an ongoing basis as per roster.
• Be able to travel to support regional services.

Desirable:

• Post Graduate degree in Physiology or equivalent.
• Experience working in a sleep service and/or a clinical environment.

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22nd June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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