Health Care Assistant (Casual) - Nursing Resource Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Dunedin Hospital
Salary band - between $22.14 to $25.80 an hour (plus 8% gross taxable earnings in lieu of annual leave)
- Casual and flexible hours
Are you looking for a new challenge? Could you be interested in working for the Nursing Resource Unit in Dunedin Hospital? We are inviting applications for fabulous Health Care Assistants to join us on a casual and flexible 'as and when required' basis.
All roles include rostered rotating shifts 24/7 - incl. night shifts. We require our casual staff to be available all year round (throughout both midweek and weekends) so if you have full year flexibility and would enjoy being a casual, this may be the role for you!
Mō te tūranga - About the role
The Nursing Resource Unit has the unique benefit of being able to offer you real variety in your workplace. You would get to see the ins and outs of the whole hospital, where each day will be based in a different environment.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be involved in the following:
- Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
- Patient supervision and/or movement
- Patient cares, as required
- Stock reconciliation
- Ward maintenance
- Patient watch, with one on one care as required
Mōu ake - About you
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with previous health care experience, and from those who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills.
It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether than experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members. All roles in our service include rostered rotating shifts 24/7 - incl. night shifts.
If you enjoy the idea of working on a casual basis all year round whilst making a real difference, then we would love to hear from you, apply today!
Registered Nurse - southerndi Jobs (southernhealth.nz)
Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. 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 region 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.
Utu whānui - Salary range
This role belongs to the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($22.14) to Step 5 ($25.80) an hour (plus 8% gross taxable earnings in lieu of annual leave).
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 24 April 2023.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For further information please contact Karen Cope, Recruitment Advisor, karen.cope@southerndhb.govt.nz
All conversations will be confidential in nature.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
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 Te Whatu Ora Southern 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/
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern |
Location: | Southland |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 17-Mar-2023 |
Closing date: | 24-Apr-2023 |
Reference: | NZ/SOUT06759 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | https://www.southernhealth.nz |
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