Public Health Nursing Secretary at Southern District Health Board (Invercargill/Dunedin), Otago

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Te Punaka Oraka: Public Health Nursing Secretary - Clinical

Based at Wakari Hospital

• Permanent opportunity
• Full-time 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Secretary to join our friendly team at Te Punaka Oraka: Public Health Nursing on a full-time, permanent basis.

About the role

The key purpose of the role is to provide secretarial and general administrative support for the Public Health Nursing service. You will work as part of an effective team to develop and maintain administrative services for the department.

This is a role that will enable you to demonstrate outstanding coordination skills, allow you to work autonomously and provide ample opportunities to use your initiative. This is a demanding role working with a high level of secretarial tasks and interfacing with a large multidisciplinary team, so if you are looking for your next career challenge, look no further!

About you

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with a variety of people and tasks, often all at the same time! Your background will be in varied secretarial positions that demonstrate your ability to provide high quality administration services within a busy office setting. Previous hospital administration experience and familiarity with patient management systems will be a huge advantage but we will also consider applicants that can show us they have transferable skills from previous roles.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following:

• Previous experience in a secretarial role (preferably in the health sector)
• Time management skills - having a knack for multi-tasking
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in written and verbal form
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft teams, SharePoint, Microsoft suite including word, Excel and Outlook
• A strong eye for detail
• Respectful and professional nature handling confidential information
• Have a natural flair for building and fostering positive relationships

We offer a supportive and friendly team, and above all an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career. Apply now and tell us in your covering letter what skills you will bring to this role.

About Southern DHB

Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone. Why don't you check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

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For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, email: james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz

Due to the fast-paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job/Public-Health-Nursing-Secretary/775607610/