Health Care Assistant

1 week ago

Nelson, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent
part-time (0.9 FTE)
- Work alongside our nursing team to help provide services to the

patients
- Opportunity
to learn and further develop your skills
- Professional
development opportunitiesTe Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB
Ngā
mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
The Day
Stay Unit at Nelson Hospital provides services for all surgery day cases, day
of admission surgery, medical day cases, radiological procedures and numerous
infusion services. We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person
to join the unit working 72 hours a fortnight (0.9FTE). Shifts will be rostered and rotating Monday
to Friday.
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 of work, the people
they interact with, and giving each patient the best patient experience they can.
Ko
wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an
appropriate applicant?)
You
will have a positive and mature outlook and the ability to get on with a wide
variety of people. You will have excellent communication skills and will work
in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and appropriate
use of initiative.
Experience
within the health sector is preferred, but is not essential as full training
will be provided.

**Qualifications**:
Essential
- Year 11

NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
- Year 11
NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)
- NZQA
level 3 qualification (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.
Te Whatu Ora staff are required to have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations.
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, 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.
The full-time equivalent salary for this role is $51,770 to $61,540 based on the NZNO Nursing & Midwifery MECA, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience.
How to apply
For role specific information please contact Lynne Mercer - Charge Nurse

or 03 539 5746.
Keen
a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position.
N23-281
Applications

**close**: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Te Whatu Ora strongly
endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to
achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of
who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.

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