Healthcare Assistant - Urgent Hire

We are looking to hire a resourceful Healthcare Assistant to join our cohesive team at Papanui Medical Centre in Christchurch City.
Growing your career as a Full Time Healthcare Assistant is a fantastic opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in time management, negotiation and have the right aptitude for the job, then apply for the position of Healthcare Assistant at Papanui Medical Centre today!

Part Time Application Closes 13 Oct 2023 Canterbury - Christchurch City Healthcare Support Worker The Papanui Medical Centre prides ourselves on our people centred approach and we combine high quality care with modern conveniences in our purpose built building on Papanui Road. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant. Ideal candidates care deeply for quality patient care and are enthusiastic, self-driven, and possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and are capable of working autonomously.
Papanui Medical Centre is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and the overarching objectives of the New Zealand health and disability strategies.
Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader this permanent role leads assists the medical and nursing teams in the clinical and medical administration for the centre. 
Key responsibilities include:
· Management of patient recall processes – full training and support provided
· Room stocking
· Cleaning and sterilising of medical equipment 
· Assisting with minor surgery where appropriate - under supervision of a doctor
· Assisting with patient care where appropriate including ECG and phlebotomy - under supervision of a registered nurse and full training and support provided
· General Medical Administration in support of the nursing team
Desirable experience/skills:
· High level of Computer Literacy
· History in primary health care
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with no restrictions.
Come and join the team and bring your management and people skills to a rewarding practice that is proud to support the healthcare of our community.
This is a part time rostered position - Monday to Friday with hours fluctuating between 7.45 am and 6 pm. 
Applications are to be addressed to the Practice Manager and are to be a cover letter and C.V

Benefits of working as a Healthcare Assistant in Christchurch City:
? Learning opportunities
? Rapid Progression
? Advantageous package