Theatre Suite Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland Southland Hospital
Salary band - $60,100 - 70,358 p.a. pro-rata, KiwiSaver and carpark
0.8 FTE rostered shifts and on call as required
Competitive salary and paid overtime
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
As a Theatre Suite Assistant, you will be involved in the following:
Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team
Patient handling and transfers
Transporting specimens and blood
Cleaning of department and communal facilities daily
Restocking and setting up of equipment
Answering phones, and much more!
About you:
We are seeking applications from those with previous health care experience, and from those who are dynamic, outgoing, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills. You will be a team player and able to work with a diverse range of people as part of our Perioperative team.
It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether that experience is gained from within a professional environment or from caring for children or family members.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.'
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Monday, 18 November 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ******
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
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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