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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Full-time and part-time options will be considered

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 (BOPDHB) 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

We are seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our enthusiastic, dedicated Radiology Nursing Team at Tauranga Hospital.  

Full-time and part-time hours can be considered.  The position has a requirement to work Monday to Sunday shifts, to cover the service 8am to 8pm hours.  

He Korero mōu - About You

This is a role that will require high levels of organisation and communication liaising with other health care professionals to make sure the needs of our Radiology patients are met.  The role will involve some administration work, orderly support when needed as well as HCA tasks. 

You will be working alongside some experienced professionals including Consultants, Registrars, Registered Nurses and Medical Radiation Technologists.  Therefore, it is essential you enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, have great communication skills as well as being organised, focussed and supportive.  Ideally the successful applicant will have HCA Level 4 Certificate or equivalent. 

All skill development and training will be given to the successful candidate. 

Interested?  Please state in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• SWEAT, our onsite gym
• Free onnsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses) 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the 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

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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.