Health Care Assistant - Children's Ward 4A at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  The BOPDHB is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is committed to employing staff that show compassion, valuing of differences and   treating everyone with respect.  This encompasses patients, whanau and colleagues working together as equal partners.

This vacancy is a permanent part time role for a Health Care Assistant working 48hours per week based at the Tauranga Hospital in the Children's Ward.

The children's ward is a 22-bed unit.  Additionally attached is a 4 bedded child assessment unit and 4 bed Day stay unit

The philosophy of the children's ward is to provide quality individual family centred care in a friendly and supportive environment.

This position involves working under the direction of a skilled registered nursing team. The team is committed to child and family/whanau healthy living outcomes.

He korero mōu - About You

Applicants must have completed a certificate in Health Care Assistance and be available to work across all 7 days of the week morning and afternoon shifts.

A comprehensive orientation period will be provided. Additionally we offer and support education opportunities.

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW”

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

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 must be made online.