Hours
0.47 FTE
Shifts
4 days on, 2 days off. 24/7 Rotating roster. Morning 7am - 3:40pm, Afternoon 3:10pm - 11:10pm, Night 10:50pm - 7:20am
Status
Permanent
Location
Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch.
Salary
Between $67,330 to $70,358. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement.
Application
Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.
Kia hiwa ra!
Mo te tunga - About the Role
Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the ward.
You will be providing cover across inpatient services; including acute adult admitting units, high/ complex needs services, intellectual disabilities, forensics, specialty services, Mothers and Babies, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drug, and child and youth services.
This role is based in the Permanent Pool for Specialist Mental Health Services. The Permanent Pool covers services that are short staffed. Most of our services are based at Hillmorton Hospital however you may be asked to cover at The Princess Margaret Hospital.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako - Skills and Experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work well under pressure
Initiative and a proactive approach to work
Ideally experience as a Hospital Aide or similar
Mental Health experience is highly desirable
Nga hua - Benefits
Ongoing training and development
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 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 business.
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.
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.
For more information about this role please email the Recruitment Partner Natalie Gaunt - ******
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