Health Care Assistant Ed Nelson

Details of the offer

Health Care Assistants - Emergency Department
Nelson Hospital

Shifts are rotating and rostered, Monday - Sunday.

Previous healthcare experience is preferred.

You'll never have an uneventful shift in the Nelson Emergency Department.

Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches, and other tasks as directed.

We have a permanent position working 64 - 72 hrs or 0.8 - 0.9 a fortnight; rostered and rotating Monday to Sunday. Shift times are Morning Shift 0700-1530H, Afternoon Shift 1445-2315H, and Night Shift 2245-0715H. Our team is focused on providing excellent quality care and we are committed to improving the experience of patients and their whanau.

Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

We are looking for people with a mature outlook, the ability to get on with a wide variety of people, and excellent communication skills. They will also have the ability to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and use appropriate initiative. Experience within the health sector is preferred, but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Qualifications

Essential

Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)

Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)

NZQA level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable

Home Carer Certificate (or equivalent)

Mandatory requirement

NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained , is to be commenced once orientations have been attended.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

A matou ropu (About our team)

Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork.

Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)

You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on ******.

For role-specific information please contact Tracey Kelly - Acting Charge Nurse Manager ED at ******.

Apply now; it's easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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Applications close: Saturday 30th November (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori, and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.

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