Health Care Assistant - General Surgical / Urology Ward at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago Salary band - $60,000 - $70,000 p.a pro-rata and Kiwisaver
Parental leave - Fixed-term until 4/6/2025
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
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/supervision and/or movement with one-on-one care
Restocking and setting up of equipment
Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team
Clerical duties as required
Hours of work are 4 nights rostered per week 2245 - 0715
Please note: this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
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.
About you
Must hold working rights in New Zealand
Well organised, with a positive 'can do' attitude and be able to communicate clearly and openly
Must be able to take direction from a variety of staff
Experience working with people from a health setting will be advantageous
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
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings
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.
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 NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the HCA Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a 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 24 November 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.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
Occupational health assessment
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern
#J-18808-Ljbffr