Patient Support and Security Worker

7 days ago

Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Full time

Do you have great interpersonal skills with the ability to de-escalate tense situations?
- Permanent full-time position working 80 hours a fortnight (1.0FTE)
- Earn $23.00 to $27.68 an hour

**Primary Location**: Wāhi Oranga (Mental Health Inpatient Unit), Nelson Hospital

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough), formerly NMDHB

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)**

We are looking for a person who can assist our teams to ensure that we continue to provide a welcoming and safe environment for the Inpatient Mental Health Unit at Nelson Hospital. As a Patient Support and Security Worker you will focus on working with staff to best meet the needs of patients and their whānau accessing our services.

The hours of work are 7.00AM to 3.00PM Monday to Friday. However, from time-to-time you may be required to work an alternative shift to help meet service needs.

Commencing salary is dependent on NZQA qualifications and experience, and ranges from $23.00/hr (with no relevant NZQA qualification), through to $27.68/hr (with a relevant NZQA Level 3 qualification and experience).

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

You will be the type of person who works in a rational and calm manner and who has the skills and experience to effectively de-escalate difficult situations and promote a safe and therapeutic environment. You will be able to relate well to patients and their visitors. You will be able to work with the clinical team and follow directions.

Previous experience in security, or a related industry is preferred. However, this is not essential as training will be provided.
- Additionally you will have:_
- empathy and a non-judgemental attitude towards patients and members of the public
- the ability to relate with ease to people from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds
- the ability to recognise and pass on issues that may affect patient welfare
- a good level of physical fitness and mobility.

Please read position description to gain a full overview of the role.
- Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations as they have direct contact with patients and members of the public_._

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

**Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)**

**Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)**

At Te Whatu Ora we do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.

**Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)**

N23-147

Applications close: Wednesday, 1st March.

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._

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