Southern Cross Healthcare – New Plymouth, North IslandSouthern Cross New Plymouth Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital serving the city and wider region since 1983. As the only private surgical hospital in the city, the hospital features advanced theatres and comfortable patient facilities, with 36 inpatient beds, and a dedicated day-stay facility.The team provides excellent pre and post-operative nursing care across a wide range of elective surgical services, including Orthopaedic surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic surgery, and General and Endoscopic surgery.Join our dynamic team as a Perioperative Assistant. We are looking for a Perioperative Assistant to contribute to healthcare provision within our hospital, performing direct and indirect tasks under the direction and delegation of Registered Nurses – supporting the delivery of safe patient care within the perioperative environment.The successful candidate would contribute to the quality and continuity of patient care through effective workload management and teamwork.Key Responsibilities:Perform direct and indirect tasks under the direction of Registered Nurses.Support the delivery of safe patient care within the perioperative environment.Contribute to the quality and continuity of patient care.Minimum Requirements:Excellent time management and organisational skills.Excellent communication skills with a high standard of written and literacy skills.Previous experience within a healthcare setting is desirable.Benefits:Competitive remuneration package.Funded health insurance.Christmas and New Year breaks.Flexible working arrangements.Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners.Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network.Ko wai matou | Our OrganisationSouthern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.Our strong 'for purpose' organisational ethos means we don't merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at ****** for a confidential conversation.Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr