Ward Clerk, Healthy Ageing & Rehabilitation Wards 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, 0.8 FTE

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

We are looking for an amazing ward clerk to join our Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation (HAR) cluster in Palmerston North Hospital as well as Horowhenua Health Centre. This role will be covering multiple wards.

Our HAR wards are an older adult acute assessment unit, a rehabilitation ward, older adult mental health unit, based at Palmerston North Hospital and STAR 4 based in Levin.

Hours of work will be 8am - 4.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday however flexibility to provide cover across all HAR Wards will be required. This will be further discussed at the time of the interview.

Team/Service

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

The successful applicant will need to be customer focused with excellent communication and administrative skills including:

• Proven word processing and working knowledge of Microsoft products
• Experience with data entry
• Well developed interpersonal skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• Pleasant telephone manner
• Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Have a customer-focused approach to all aspects of work
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

If you have these attributes, then we would love to hear from you.

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

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.  

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 TeRina Shailer PA to the Manager.

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