Health Care Assistant - Acute Surgical Ward at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We have positions available for Health Care Assistants in our Acute Surgical Ward 3A.  This ward specialises in colorectal and urology surgery and at times cares for general surgical/ medical and Orthopaedic patients.

Health care assistants work under the direction of a highly motivated, friendly and enthusiastic nursing team who are committed to delivering comprehensive quality care to patients of all ages. We offer and support education opportunities.

Applicants should hold a NZQA Health Care Assistant programme Level 4 Certificate in Health Care Assistance or equivalent.

This position entails fixed/rostered eight-hour shifts. Both part-time and full-time hours will be considered for this vacancy.  Interested? We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has an innovative culture where staff share the principles of Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive and Excellence in their daily work. The successful applicant will have to provide evidence they are compassionate, team spirited, responsive to needs and with an attitude of always striving for excellence.

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

All applications are to be made online.