Patient Support

Te Whatu Ora Health
New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formally NMDHB
- Casual positions working as

required (24/7 shift rotation)
- Earn $23.50 to $28.18 per
hour plus penal rates for nights, weekends & public holidays
- Do you have the skills to

**de-escalate difficult situations?
- Primary location**: Nelson HospitalNgā mōhiohio e pā ana
ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
Hospitals are here to
help people, but it takes a great team beyond the Doctors and Nurses to keep
things running smoothly and ensure everyone is well looked after. Here at
Nelson Hospital an important part of making this happen relies on having an
awesome Patient Support & Security team on site at all times. And that - s
where we think you could have a great role to play.
We are looking for people
who can assist our teams to ensure that we continue to provide a welcoming and
safe environment for the Emergency
Department, Inpatient Mental Health Unit and our Older Persons - Mental Health
Unit at Alexandra Hospital in Richmond. 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.
As this is a casual
position, there are no fixed/guaranteed hours of work. However, the more
available you are the more shifts you'll be offered.
The hourly rate
ranges from $23.50 to $28.18 dependent upon relevant NZQA qualifications and
weekends (50%) from midnight Friday/Saturday until midnight Sunday/Monday and
public holidays (100%)
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-judgmental

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 the
associated position description (available on our Careers site) to gain a full
overview of the role.
Ā mātou rōpū (About
our team)
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson
Marlborough) is the main health provider for 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)
Ngā huanga o tēnei
mahi (The benefits of this position)
In this role you will
people - s lives. At Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough we do great work and we need
a great team to help us deliver.
Me pēhea ahau e tono
ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries
For role specific information please
contact Simon Trillo

N23-394

**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 the population it serves. We strongly encourage
competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.