Theatre Support Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract:  Permanent Full Time, Rostered / Rotating

                 (shift start times 0700, 0800, 0930, 1430, 2245)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The Theatre Support Assistant (TSA) provides a quick cleaning service between surgeries and procedures throughout 16 operating theatres.  This includes

• Restocking and setting up theatres
• Preparing surgical instrumentation and equipment
• In-between cleaning during surgeries and completing a final clean

About the Team/Service/ Location 

We are wanting someone to join out close knit team who are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team

About you 

• Experience working in a high needs environment with the ability to respond quickly to a variety of changing and stressful situations
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work under direction but also carry out tasks independently
• Good written, communication and computer skills required
• Previous experience in a health care setting desirable
• Knows and applies the principles of standard precautions in the handling and use of all equipment and disposal of supplies

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 10th May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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