Oct 07, 2024
Levin, Manawatu
Nursing - General Medical & Surgical (Healthcare & Medical)
Full-time
About THINK Hauora
At THINK Hauora we are committed to enhancing health and wellbeing within all communities, including Maori, Pasifika, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities, across our rohe. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our vision of Connecting Communities for Wellbeing.
THINK Hauora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is an exemplar Te Tiriti Partner whose Board and employees actively contribute to the achievement of Pae Ora (Healthy Futures for Maori) across our rohe. We maintain this by expressing and activating the five principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi across all layers of our organisation.
Tino Rangatiratanga| Self-determination
Mana Taurite | Equity
Whakamarumarutia | Active Protection
Kowhiringa | Options
Patuitanga | Partnership
About Horowhenua Community Practice:
Horowhenua Community Practice (HCP) is owned by THINK Hauora (PHO). The day to day operations of this General Practice is led by a collaborative Management Team consisting of a Practice Manager, Clinical Nurse Lead and Team Leader Administration.
HCP is the largest general practice currently operating within the Horowhenua District and is also the site for the centralized Afterhours Clinic for weekends and public holidays. HCP has three general practitioners supported by a team of experienced nurses and admin/reception staff. HCP offers a wide range of services including those focusing on long term conditions.
The role:
As part of the general practice, the Primary Care Practice Assistant will work within their scope of practice and be responsible for patient-centred, culturally appropriate and individual holistic care for patients.
The successful applicant will:
Work alongside a dedicated team who are committed to supporting a diverse community with their various health needs
Work in a varied role and can learn advanced skills such as minor surgery assistance, ordering treatment supplies, autoclaving, audits, assisting clinical staff with taking patients measurements and vital signs.
Will undertake a range of activities that will provide both clinical and administration support primarily to the HCP nursing team and other members of the team as an when required.
The ideal candidate will:
Hold a Level 4 PCPA qualification or prepared to work towards
Enjoy working independently as well being a hard-working team player.
Be friendly, approachable, positive and has a 'can do approach'.
Be flexible, adapt to changes easily and consistently encourage a positive team culture.
Have good verbal, electronic, and written skills.
To apply for this role, please Apply Now via Seek.
We look forward to hearing from you. Applications will be considered as they are received, and suitable applicants will be contacted.
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