Mo te tunga - About the Role
0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent role
Rotating roster, Monday to Sunday across Morning, Afternoons, and Nights.
Ward 19 is a 22 bed unit providing inpatient care for people with a range of respiratory conditions.
You will be part of a busy diverse multi-disciplinary team and don't mind that the role can be at times physically demanding. There is lots of variety in our ward and great opportunities to develop your skills with a comprehensive orientation and support by other members of the team.
You will be responsible for personal care including assisting patients with showering, feeding, etc., making beds, general ward duties, patient watch, and ward stocking.
This role is located in Christchurch Hospital. Salary is based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement.
Ko wai koe | About You
Healthcare Assistants are an integral part of our team and we are looking for candidates who have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to use their initiative.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako - Skills and Experience
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in an inclusive team environment
Must be able to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon, and Nights across Monday to Sunday
Excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn
A high attention to detail and the ability to relate to patients and their families
A good use of initiative and problem-solving skills
Passion to assist our patients to achieve the best health outcomes
Previous healthcare experience desirable, but not essential
Nga hua – Benefits
Ongoing training and development
Health New Zealand employee benefits
When you work at Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring, and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants, and businesses.
Mo matou – About us
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"
Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Canterbury, Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Tono inaianei– Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.
Position Ref: PC3376629
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