Health Care Assistant - Medical Unit, Permanent 0.8FTE
Your role is to work alongside our nursing team to help provide services to the patients and assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches, and other tasks as directed.
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)
We have a permanent part-time position available working 64 hours a fortnight (0.8FTE) as rostered across all shifts. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support.
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 who have 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.
A matou ropu (About our team)
Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, 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.
How to apply
For role-specific information please contact Lucy Nunns - Charge Nurse Manager - Medical Unit, ******.
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on ******
Keen to apply now, it's easy. Please fill in our online application form.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
Applications close: Saturday 30th November (unless filled prior)
Nelson Marlborough Health 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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