Job Description - Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department (WAI28790)Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department:WAI28790Emergency Department, Waikato Hospital Permanent part-time, rostered and rotating shifts $60,100 - $70,358 as per NZNO MECA 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.
About the Role If you have an interest in working in ED, we have a great opportunity for you.You can join our dedicated team of health care professionals in a fast paced and supportive environment as a Health Care Assistant.As a Health Care Assistant you will play a key role in delivering quality patient care for our patients and whanau.
About our Service The Waikato ED is the major regional referral and trauma centre for the Midland region.
We see approximately 85,000 patients per year with a broad case mix of presentations from paediatrics to geriatrics, medicine to trauma – there is no aspect of emergency medical care we do not provide.
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A typical day as a Health Care Assistant can include: Assisting with basic patient care Restocking of supplies Maintaining a clean and safe environment Other such duties that will assist with the smooth running of the department The successful candidate will be provided with a comprehensive orientation programme and supportive staff development opportunities.
About youThe successful applicant will need: excellent communication and time management skills.
enjoy working in a team environment.
have a positive attitude which will reflect positive patient care.
competency in adapting to changing environments sensitive to the needs of the people around you.
Current experience working in a NZ health care, emergency / critical care department is essential.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Working 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 is committed to being a good employer 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.
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How to apply To apply for the role please click "apply now."All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal before 11:59pm on 20 January 2025.