Health Care Assistant

6 days ago

New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent position working 40 hours a fortnight (0.5FTE)
- Work alongside our nursing team to help provide services to the patients
- Opportunity to learn and further develop your skillsTe Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
The oncology service provides holistic specialist nurse assessment, care and education to patients and whanau diagnosed with cancer.
As a Health Care Assistant you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches and other tasks as directed.
Every day is different, and our nursing team enjoys the variety and the people they interact with. The role provides the challenge of giving each patient the best possible customer experience, whilst ensuring that everything runs to schedule.
The 40 hours a fortnight will be worked between the hours of 9.00AM and 5.00PM, Monday to Friday. Actual hours of work will be agreed between the hiring manager and the appointee.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will be an enthusiastic and friendly person with the ability to get on with a wide variety of people. You will have great communication and organisational skills and will enjoy helping people. You will also be able to work in a flexible manner, demonstrating honesty and reliability.
Experience within the health sector is required.

**Qualifications**:
Essential
- Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
- Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)Desirable
- Home Carer Certificate (or equivalent)Mandatory requirement
- NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, is to be commenced once orientations have been attended.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, 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)
Nga huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.
How to apply
W23-131

**Applications close**: Saturday 22nd July (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as received.
Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.

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