Health Care Assistant - Cancer and Blood Services, Whangarei (1.0FTE) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a busy clinical environment as part of a supportive team and see the outcome of your work in your community? At Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, we are driving health equity for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our passionate whānau.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

Right now, we have exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our team in the Cancer and Blood Service, on a permanent, full time basis working 40 hours per week Monday – Friday 07:30am – 4pm. This will be based in the Jim Carney Treatment Centre, Whangarei Hospital Campus.

About the role:

We are looking for someone who has an interest in working in a hospital setting. No prior experience needed as training and ongoing support will be provided to succeed in this role.

In this role, you will work under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse (RN). You will also perform delegated patient care duties to enhance the satisfaction of the patient and housekeeping duties to provide a clean, tidy and organized environment. General administrative tasks will also be included in the day to day tasks.

If you are passionate about caring for Northlanders with Cancer, have excellent communication skills and are patient, flexible, adaptable, and can work well as part of a team, under the direction and delegation of others then apply now!

Benefits:

• No prior experience or qualifications is needed to be eligible to apply
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided
• No nights or weekends

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH22-438

Closes: 2 February 2023