Health Care Assistant - Maternity Care Assistant Maternity Ward Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Free flu vaccinations
Discounted goods
Join Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Hauora a Toi – Bay of Plenty have a Casual position available for a suitably experienced and passionate Health Care Assistant / Maternity Care Assistant to work with our extremely remarkable Maternity Team based in our Maternity Ward, at Tauranga hospital.
The role of a Health Care Assistant / Maternity Care Assistant are supportive roles to the midwifery team and can perform tasks relating to the care of pregnant mama, new mothers, babies and their families under the direction and delegation of a Registered Midwife. We have a strong team culture where we offer and support education opportunities.
The role available is for casual hours, working 'as and when required' to cover days with high demand.
To thrive in this position, we seek candidates who have the following qualities and qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Midwifery programme (Maternity Care Assistant)
A Level 4 Certificate in Health Care Assistant (or other relevant qualification)
Know how to work under the direction and delegation of a Registered Midwife, understanding this may be direct or indirect supervision
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
In-house professional development
Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Free onsite parking
Discounts with local businesses
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click " APPLY NOW. " For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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