Healthcare Assistants - Spinal Unit | Burwood Hospital at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, ChristchurchStart Date - January 2025Positions - 2x 0.8FTE opportunitiesShifts - Candidates must be able to work all shifts (Morning, Afternoon, and Nights) between Monday to SundayStatus - PermanentSalary - Starting from $58,100 to $68,309 per annum. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement
About the Role The Spinal Unit is a leading rehabilitation centre at Burwood Hospital, and we want you to join our dedicated team providing top-class care.
A Healthcare Assistant is an integral part of our team of health professionals. We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant who has excellent communication skills and the ability to use their initiative. You will enjoy being busy and don't mind that the role can be physically demanding. You will be hard-working and enjoy working in a well-established team.
A patient's journey in the spinal unit is complex and challenging with highs and lows, so we need you to be positive and passionate about rehabilitation to ensure our patients reach their full potential.
The role of a Healthcare Assistant varies from day to day and contributes to the unit's running smoothly and to its highest potential. This could mean performing a variety of tasks such as:
Basic patient careCleaning and tidying the ward/housekeepingAssisting the nursing team with a variety of tasks on the wardEnsuring that patients have the best experience possibleSkills and Experience Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage wellAbility to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary teamInitiative and a proactive approach to workIdeally experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similarOngoing training and developmentFantastic working environment - Fully resourced modern facility with a friendly, supportive teamHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefitsGreat parkingWhen 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.
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Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand; if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, your application will be declined.
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Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury
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