Perioperative Healthcare Assistant

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The Health Care Assistant is a critical member of the operating theatre team.

In this role you will assist with delegated clinical duties, and housekeeping duties to enhance the experience of the patient within the designated area.

This role is not responsible for decision making regarding patient care or planning, you are responsible to provide optimum care under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses, and Anaesthetic Technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in setting up theatres and preparing the theatre and patient for surgery.
• Supporting the clinical staff during treatments, investigations, and procedures.
• Participating as a member of the circulation team.
• Transporting and escorting patients between wards, theatre, and other departments.
• Ensuring instruments are prepared and ready before procedures.
• Assisting with the cleanliness and maintenance of the theatres.
• Stock checking and stocking theatres appropriately.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills with a high standard of written and literacy skills
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) is desirable, however there is opportunity for you train on the job.
• HCA Level 3 Certificate and/or completed Level 2 NCEA / 6th Form Certificate
• Assists with set up and close of a theatre in preparation.
• Assists with cleaning and turnover between each procedure.
• Sources equipment required for the specific operating room e.g. positioning gear.
• Restocks sundries and required items within the operating room.
• Understands and demonstrates operating room principles for sterile fields and sterile items.
• Participates in data for auditing collection under direction and supervision of Registered/EN Nurse
• Understands hazardous items and health and safety requirements within the workplace.
• Sets up procedure cases for the next day using surgeons' preference sheets.
• Understands their role in clinical emergencies.
• Maintains tidy and well stocked linen room.
• Completes weekly cleaning of and date checking of sundries and cupboards.
• Has an understanding about use of emergency equipment and when it would be needed?

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you

• Competitive remuneration package
• Subsidised health insurance
• Planned Christmas and New Year breaks
• Free on-site parking
• Free light meals including morning and afternoon tea
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee discounts from a range of businesses
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

As Tauranga's only private hospital, we offer 48 beds, nine operating theatres, and a dedicated endoscopy suite. The Hospital is undergoing a significant expansion to better meet the growing demand for private elective surgeries.  With modern facilities, high usage rates, a quality service, supportive management and a fun team, this is a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Click APPLY, or for more information contact Hannah: phone ext 5001.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Grace Hospital is committed to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

He aha te mea nui ō te ao

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world?

It is people, it is people, it is people.