Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
Theatre
Permanent, 24 hours per week
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
As a Healthcare Assistant your duties will be focused around assisting the Registered Nurse to support the delivery of patient care, maintaining a safe, pleasant and functional environment. You will also be keeping the Theatre Services clean and tidy, directing enquiries, making beds and restocking supplies.
About the Team/Service/ Location
We are seeking Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team in Theatre Services. The successful applicants will be required to work rostered shifts with an on-call component
You will be located on the Whanganui Campus. Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.
For more information on living and working in Whanganui click here
About you
You will also have strong communication skills and a good command of written and spoken English. Being independent and able to use your own initiative is imperative. Also, understanding the need for maintaining the highest levels of hygiene throughout Theatre Services is crucial.
A minimum qualification of ACE level 2 or equivalent is required. Internal training and orientation is offered and further professional development is encouraged.
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the close date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
[email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
