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Health Care Assistant - Cardiology / NephrologySalary Band – $60,000 - $70,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
Health care assistants are the lifeline of the health care industry.
About the role In this important role, you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse and maintain the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning, including:
Patient watch (patient care partner)/ supervision and/or movement with one-on-one careRestocking and setting up of equipmentSupporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teamClerical duties as requiredYou will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shiftsHours of work are Monday to Sunday inclusive, based on rostered shifts including nights and weekends.
About us Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you The successful applicant will:
Be well organised, with a positive "can do" attitude and be able to communicate clearly and openlyMust be able to take direction from a variety of staffExperience working with people from a health setting will be advantageousWorking for Health New Zealand
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 whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA, and the salary will be in accordance with the HCA Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.
How to Apply
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 27 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ******.
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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