Part Time Application Closes 06 Nov 2024
Auckland - Auckland Medical and Health Services Manager Southern Cross Brightside
Health and Safety Lead
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital in Epsom, Auckland has 33 in-patient beds and 6 day-stay chairs. Surgical specialties include Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Otolaryngology. Our hospital features an intermediate care facility, a specialised post-operative ward for patients with medical conditions or surgical issues that require an enhanced level of monitoring and care. The beds are equipped to support invasive monitoring, medical infusions, and a 24-hour monitoring service, with specialised nurses with the knowledge and skills to deliver a more sophisticated level of care as required. Credentialled practitioners and their patients have access to four advanced operating theatres, with special features such as a visual/digital theatre, laminar flow, and state-of-the-art theatre equipment. Each of these theatres is supported by the latest sterilisation and anaesthetic technologies and systems.
Mo te Turanga | About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Lead with a high staff and contractor engagement approach to join our Brightside team. This is a 0.8 FTE position. This role will lead the Health and Safety and Staff Wellbeing Programs within the Hospital and will actively support and coach the H&S representatives. This will include providing technical leadership, expert advice, and practical support to ensure that the hospital health and safety programme is high functioning and supports a culture that demonstrates active participation, leadership and accountability by all people who come to work at Brightside Hospital.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role
Experience with Learning Teams and Human and Operational Performance
New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (Practice) Level 3/tertiary qualification
Established and maintains relationships with people, forging useful partnerships with people across business areas, functions and the organisation
Ability to build trust through consistent actions, values and communication
Demonstrated ability to critically appraise information, including data, and share with staff on all levels of the organisation.
Nga mea ka taea e matou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
Competitive remuneration package
Funded health insurance
Christmas and New Year breaks
Flexible working arrangements
Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
Wellbeing programme
Employee referral bonus scheme
Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry. Our strong 'for purpose' organisational ethos means we don't merely think in financial quarters; we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
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