Health Care Assistant – Surgical Ward
Southland Hospital
Salary Band – $60,100- $70,358 p.a. pro-rata + KiwiSaver + carpark
Career development opportunities
Permanent position
1 FTE (40 hours per week)
Competitive salary + paid overtime
Mo te turanga | About the role
As Health Care Assistant You Will Be Involved In
Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team
Patient supervision and/or movement
Stock reconciliation
Ward maintenance
Patient cares, as required
Becoming a Healthcare assistant in the health sector is a great opportunity to:
Use your caring and empathetic nature in your work
Receive on the job training and support
Gain a NZQA Level 2 or Level 3 certificate (Health and Wellbeing for Hospitals and Health Sector)
Fees are fully funded
Mou ake | About you
We are seeking applications from those 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 also essential, whether that experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members. Our induction includes a two-day training programme to ensure you are fully equipped to undertake the role as a valuable part of the team. You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Please indicate your preferred FTE (hours of work per week) in your cover letter.
Painga | Benefits
Continuous support for career development
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Free on-site parking
Uniform
Short work commutes – only 10-15 minutes' drive to work from anywhere in the city
Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago
Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider
Affordable housing and beautiful scenery
Mo matou | About us
Health New Zealand - 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. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whanui | Salary range
This role belongs to the DHB/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($60,100 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 5 ($70,358 p.a. pro-rata)
Ra monehu | Closing Date: 23 September 2024
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono inaianei | Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
For further information please contact Mikayla Hamilton, Recruitment Advisor ******
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site , found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health Assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
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