Health Care Assistant

2 days ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Health New Zealand | Southern Full time
Health Care Assistant – Maternity

Salary Band – $60,100 - $70,358 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver
  • Casual Opportunity
  • Dunedin Hospital

Health care assistants are the lifeline of the health care industry, we are looking for a positive and proactive Health Care Assistant to support our busy and hardworking team within the Queen Mary Maternity Unit. This role is an ideal way for you to kick start your career in health and gain invaluable experience.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We pride ourselves on having a strong focus on customer service, and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork. In this important role you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction from the midwives and nurses on the ward, maintaining the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning including:

  • General department housekeeping
  • Cleaning of delivery rooms, Antenatal/Postnatal rooms and clinic rooms
  • Stock reconciliation
  • Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team
  • Clerical duties as required
  • You will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shifts.
Mōu ake | About you

The Successful Applicant Will:

  • Be well organised, with a positive "can do" attitude and be able to communicate clearly and openly.
  • Must be able to take direction from a variety of staff.
  • Have experience working with people in a caring capacity, whether experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or whānau.
  • Hold working rights in New Zealand.
  • Previous health care experience is advantageous.

If you enjoy the idea of gaining valuable experience within a maternity environment whilst making a real difference to the care for our new parents and pēpi, we would love to hear from you, apply today

Please note: this role does not qualify for sponsorship.
Painga | Benefits
  • Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers.
  • Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Receive on the job training and support.
Mō mātou | About us

We consider ourselves to be very fortunate here at the Queen Mary Maternity Unit. Not only do we get to care for fabulous women and families from all across our diverse region, we also get to work alongside kind, compassionate, dedicated midwives and other health professionals to provide a safe and positive birthing experience.

Each year we birth around 1,800 babies and work closely with the midwifery and medical schools to give the kind of care our patients deserve.

Health NZ - Te 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.

Utu whānui | Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the HCA Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.

Rā mōnehu | Closing Date: Friday 4th April 2025

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

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 Friday 4th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter at Katie.Procter@southerndhb.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

  • 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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