Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Healthcare Assistant
Surgical Ward - Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury (Timaru Hospital)
Fixed Term Part Time 0.8 FTE - Covering Parental Leave
Health
New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o
Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Right now, we - re looking for a Health Care Assistant with experience
behind them to become part of the surgical ward team. The forty-bed ward is a
critical part of services at Timaru Hospital caring for patients recovering
from surgery.
Day to day this role assists and supports Registered and Enrolled Nurses with providing care and support to patients and works under their direction and delegation, in addition to other - housekeeping - tasks.
About you
You - ll enjoy the flexibility of a truly varied role where there is never
a dull moment or a day that looks like another!
Ideally you will have directly relevant work experience or have worked
for a recognised healthcare provider and therefore you are able to bring this
experience to the role. Other success
factors for this role includes;
- Display genuine sensitivity (and culturally empathy) toward others
- maintaining unfailing confidentiality in all respects
- Able to assist people with major health care needs and deliver safe quality care and client centred services.
- Present a friendly positive approach to colleagues, patients & visitors alike
- Utilise well developed communication skills to enhance patient experiences
- Takes the initiative,
(i.e. sees something requiring attention and simply does it)
Working at Health New Zealand
Health
New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for
the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive
so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We
welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow
communities.
Why choose Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury
As one of the country - s smaller regions
our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to
specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run
smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number;
you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name.
On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.
Please
apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz
We
will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment
process, before the closing date of this advert.
Close Date: 9 March 2025