Health Care Assistant

3 days ago

Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Marlborough District Health Board 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 opportunities

Te 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.

**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

N23-281

Applications close: Open until filled. 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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