Radiology Clinical Assistant 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) formerly NMDHB

Casual position

• Casual position covering staff leave and periods of peak service demand
• Busy, varied role assisting in our radiology department at Nelson Hospital
• Requires good time keeping to ensure efficient patient flow 

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

This role involves assisting the Radiology staff with the smooth running and day-to-day duties within the radiology department including: care and supervision of patients, transferring patients, linen restocking, general administrative tasks and equipment cleaning duties. The main aspect of this role is ensuring Inpatients are transferred to radiology in a timely manner to ensure a smooth work flow and no downtime in Radiology. This is a busy and active role and requires the pushing of beds and wheelchairs. 

As this is a casual position we cannot guarantee minimum hours of work, as you will be working on an as required basis. Some forward planning and scheduling will be available when covering annual leave, but it will be important that you have the flexibility to also cover shifts at short notice. Our shifts are rostered across Monday to Sunday between the hours of 0800-2300 hours.

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

You will ideally have a working knowledge of the radiology department and/or the hospital environment, along with great interpersonal skills, loads of initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  You will need to be fit and healthy in order to perform the role and you must be patient focused.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two 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. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, 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)

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

We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes. We are a large team within the hospital and recognise that everyone has an important part to play in the smooth running of the department.

Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.  Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/

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

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Jenny Taylor, Radiology Operations Manager on Jenny.Taylor@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz/job 

Ref: N23-341

Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. 

Te Whatu Ora 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.