Health Care Assistants¿ Medical Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nelson Hospital

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

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

• Work alongside our nursing team to help provide services to the patients
• Opportunity to learn and further develop your skills
• Professional development opportunities

We have permanent part-time positions available, working 64 hours a fortnight (0.8FTE) as rostered across all shifts. As a Health Care Assistant you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches and other tasks as directed.

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $51,770 to $61,540 based on the current NZNO Nursing and Midwifery MECA, (Pay Equity adjusted) dependent on skills, experience & relevant qualifications.

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

We are looking for people with a mature outlook, the ability to get on with a wide variety of people and who have excellent communication skills. They will also have the ability to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and use appropriate initiative. 

Experience within the health sector is preferred but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Applicants should be NZ or Australian citizens, or a NZ permanent resident, or have a valid visa to be considered.

Qualifications

Essential

• Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
• Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)
• NZQA level 3 qualification (or equivalent)*

• Home Carer Certificate (or equivalent)

*NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, is to be commenced once orientations have been attended. 

You are required to provide proof that you have completed your primary course of NZ approved Covid-19 vaccinations.

 Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, 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 a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

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

You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/ 

How to apply

For role specific information please contact Lucy Nunns - Charge Nurse Manager - Medical Unit, Lucy.Nunns@nmdhb.govt.nz.

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

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

N22-927

Applications close: 19 January (unless filled prior)

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.