Southland Hospital
Salary Band - $57,000 - $65,000 ($28.40 - $31.93 per hour)
Permanent, full time position (1.0 FTE)
Hospital environment offering great variety in your work day
Covering afternoons 4.00pm - 12.00am
A role with loads of variety - This is not your average security role!
Mo te turanga | About the role
Reporting to the Security Service Manager, no two shifts in this role will be the same - you'll need to think on your feet, remain calm under pressure and show compassion and empathy in times of distress. Previous security experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate, and training leading to nationally recognised security qualifications will be provided.
Our primary role is 'Healthcare' – Looking after our patients.
Secondary to that is 'Security' – Keeping everyone safe.
As part of our busy security team, you will be involved in a number of different duties such as:
routine patrols
report writing
welfare checks
diffusing tense situations before they escalate
ensuring the overall security of our people and buildings
Mou ake | About you
You will be a peacemaker, a confident communicator and display kindness and helpfulness while remaining firm and alert. You will have experience working with people from all walks of life, be non-judgemental and have a good level of physical fitness.
You will receive excellent training, nationally recognised security qualifications, and the opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive and committed team. If you are looking for a Security role that is busy, varied and makes a genuine difference to people, we would love to hear from you!
Our Healthcare Security Officers work on a rostered basis 7 days a week, so you will need to have the flexibility to cover a variety of shifts.
Painga | Benefits
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Mo matou | About us
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 Etu Multi Collective Employer Agreement, Designated Security Officer Scale and falls between Step 1 ($28.40ph) and Step 5 ($31.93ph).
Ra monehu | Closing Date: 25 November 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/ . All conversations will be confidential in nature.
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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