Hospital Aide, Infection, Prevention & Control at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Palmerston North Hospital Permanent Part time

Have it all with a great career and lifestyle....  at MidCentral

• Are you a great worker with lots of energy?
• Are you willing to roll your sleeves up and tackle hard jobs?
• Do you enjoy working alongside people and want to positively influence your workplace?

If you have answered yes to these questions, then we have an opportunity for you!

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

The Infection Prevention & Control Team are looking for an enthusiastic person to join their team for Permanent, Part time. The hours of work will be 32 a week, between Monday to Friday. The primary role for our new team member is to support cleaning of clinical equipment and clinical areas in the clinical environment. This is important work that requires collaboration, ability to work in a team and use your initiative.

Full training will be given to the right applicant.

Looking forward to receiving your application if we have your interest!
 
Applicants should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. 

About the Team/Service

You will be based within Palmerston North Hospital, reporting to the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Manager. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

Central to this role are our clinical teams so needless to say you'll enjoy engaging with people, creating and maintaining relationships, and have the ability and enthusiasm to get people engaged when it comes to education

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.  

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by    the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing/ Midwife Recruitment Consultant email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.