Healthcare Assistants

• Start Date – As soon as possible.
• Hours – 0.8FTE and above (32 hours a week and above).
• Shifts - 24/7 rotating roster, must be available for all shifts (Morning, Afternoon and Nights) Monday to Sunday.
• Status – Permanent.
• Location – Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch.
• Salary – Starting from $58,100 to $68,309 per annum. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement.

Kia hiwa rā!  

Mō te tūnga - About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Australasia as a Healthcare Assistant.

Based in the Waipapa building, our department is divided into functional areas and sees an average of 128,000 presentations per year.

We are looking for engaging and friendly Healthcare Assistants to join our nursing team and support care provided to patients in the acute setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will be providing support and care to patients and whanau arriving and being treated in all areas of the Emergency Department.

You will be responsible for carrying out daily tasks within your shift and working in collaboration with colleagues. You will be supported by the nursing team with ongoing educational opportunities specific to your role.

**Interviews will take place on the morning of Thursday 9th May**

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Flexible and Adaptable.
• Engaging personality with energy and enthusiasm
• Basic computer literacy
• Physically fit and be able to be on your feet for an entire shift as the role involves a lot of walking around the department.

Ngā  hua – Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefits

When you work at the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Mō mātou – About us

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Canterbury | Waitaha,  we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Tono ināianei  – Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here. Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Position Ref: PC3051219
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