Health Care Assistant, Emergency Department

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

This is an opportunity
to join our busy Emergency Department.  You will be an experienced health care provider that is able to work as part of our team, be calm under pressure and contribute to the care of our patients.  This is a 0.8 FTE position that involves rostered /. rotating shifts 24/7

The remuneration range for this role is $60,100 to $70,358 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO HNZ Collective agreement (2023 - 2024)

Position Description | Health Care Assistant Emergency Department

Moū - About you

This position works as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and works to provide safe and appropriate assistance to inpatient whanau focusing on recovery within the emergency department setting.

Candidates need to have experience recognising and addressing cultural differences, be familiar with the Treaty of Waitangi and have an understanding of a hospital environment.

All candidates will be subject to a police check. 

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Jaki.Boyle@tdh.org.nz 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.