Secretarial Support, Clinical Support Services at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formally NMDHB

Permanent part-time position (0.8FTE/64 hours per fortnight)

Nelson Hospital

• Are you an experienced administrator with great customer service skills?
• Do you have the skills to be effective at scheduling appointments and competently managing waiting lists?
• Want to be part of a friendly, supportive team in a fast-paced environment?
• Bring an energetic attitude and sense of humour to your role
• Sound knowledge of MS Office is important
• Ability to show appropriate initiative and be proactive

We are looking for a personable and capable administrator, with outstanding communication and organisational skills, to join our clinical services support team at the Nelson Hospital. You will provide administrative support to our consultants and clinical teams.

This position requires close attention to detail to maintain accurate data management of our patient information care system and transcribing of medical documents.

A typing speed of 50 words per minute is essential. Dictaphone experience and medical terminology would be advantageous but not essential. Our preferred applicants will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment.

Permanent part-time position (0.8FTE/64 hours per fortnight) Monday to Friday. 

The starting salary for this position is $64,903 (pro rata i.e. based on a 40 hour working week).

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You - ll respect the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and will have demonstrated the ability to manage a busy workload. You - ll be bright, outgoing and possess excellent interpersonal skills, and will provide a consistently high standard of customer service to our team.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of NZ approved COVID-19 vaccines as they have direct contact with patients and members of the public.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

At Te Whatu Ora we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work, and we need a great team to help us deliver.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

Apply Now! It's easy. Please fill in our online application form. https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274.

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Applications close: Sunday 12 February

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.