Casual Hospital Aide | Community Birthing UnitsHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury – Rolleston, South IslandHours – Casual (for more information see below details)Location – Kurawaka Waipapa – Central City & Oromairaki - RollestonSalary – Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreementBe part of a dynamic team working in 2 new community birthing unitsCasual position - must be available to work all shiftsSome shifts may be planned to cover annual leave, but must also be available for short notice sickness coverShifts are 8 hours including morning, later morning, afternoon, and night shiftsMo te tunga | About the roleKurawaka Waipapa opened earlier this year and is founded on a Te Ao Maori model of care. Oromairaki is also a contemporary new birthing unit within the Selwyn Health Hub (Toka Hapai) located in Rolleston.Hospital Aides support the midwives' role and are responsible for the domestic requirements of the unit. These include, for example, cleaning and stocking rooms; ordering and stocking linen; orientating women to the unit and supporting partner and whanau visiting; answering the phone.Ko wai koe | About YouThis role offers an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated individual who is looking to be part of the maternity strategy to promote a model of care change that seeks to facilitate more women having the confidence, if well, to birth at our community units.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceThis role requires the following:Previous Hospital Aide experience and a First Aid Certificate an advantageA passion for primary birthing and breastfeedingA commitment to equity and our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi within maternity servicesThe ability to be adaptable, flexible, and solution-focusedNga hua – BenefitsOngoing training and developmentTe Whatu Ora employee benefitsWhen you work at Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring, and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants, and businesses.Mo matou – About us"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.Tono inaianei – Apply NowOnly applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand; if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, your application will be declined.Position Ref: PC2584269For more information about this role please contact Kerri McCarthy – ****** mau te wehi!Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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