Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Dunedin, South Island
Salary: $60,000 - $70,358 a year
Posted: 2 days ago, from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Salary band - between $60,000 - $70,358 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver
0.35 FTE / 28 Hours per fortnight
Fixed term secondment cover until 5/5/25
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
It takes a special person to care for sick babies and their families/whanau during testing times. If you like the idea of providing inspiration and improving the health and welfare of babies, this may be the role for you. Our NICU team cares for over 350 babies and families each year from across the Southern District.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be involved in the following:
Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
Patient supervision and/or movement
Patient cares, as required
Ward maintenance
Patient watch, with one on one care as required
Shifts may include morning, afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends
About you
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with previous health care experience, and from those who are dynamic, friendly, and can demonstrate a high level of initiative
You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised, and have excellent communication skills
It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them, and of course plenty of enthusiasm
Experience working with people in a caring capacity is essential, whether that experience is gained from within a professional environment or from caring for children or family members
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 principles 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 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 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 Health Care Assistant Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a pro-rata dependent 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 11:59 pm on 4 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.
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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