Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Invercargill, South IslandSalary band - $60,100 - 70,358 p.a. pro-rata, KiwiSaver and carpark0.8 FTE rostered shifts and on call as requiredCompetitive salary and paid overtimeHealth 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 roleAs a Theatre Suite Assistant, you will be involved in the following:Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teamPatient handling and transfersTransporting specimens and bloodCleaning of department and communal facilities dailyRestocking and setting up of equipmentAnswering phones, and much more!Becoming a Healthcare/Theatre Suite assistant in the health sector is a great opportunity to:Use your caring and empathetic nature in your workReceive on the job training and supportGain a NZQA Level 2 or Level 3 certificate (Health and Wellbeing for Hospitals and Health Sector)Take advantage of fully funded fees.About the Team/Service/LocationTe 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.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. Our induction includes a two-day training programme to ensure you are fully equipped to undertake the role as a valuable part of the team. You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.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.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness.' We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary rangeThis role belongs to the expired Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($60,100 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 5 ($70,358 p.a. pro-rata).How to applyTo 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 ****** 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 assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only).To applyWe only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/.
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