Health Care Assistant Surgical Ward at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury, Timaru Hospital

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Health Care Assistant

Surgical Ward - Timaru Hospital

Permanent, Part Time, 40 hours per Fortnight, Rostered Shifts

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Right now, we - re looking for a Health Care Assistant with experience behind them to become part of the surgical ward team. The 40 bed ward is a critical part of services at Timaru Hospital caring for patients recovering from surgery.

Day to day this role assists and supports Registered and Enrolled Nurses with providing care and support to patients and works under their direction and delegation, in addition to other - housekeeping - tasks.

You - ll enjoy the flexibility of a truly varied role where there is never a dull moment or a day that looks like another!

Ideally you will have directly relevant work experience, or have worked for a recognised healthcare provider and therefore you are able to bring this experience to the role.  Other success factors for this role includes;

• Display genuine sensitivity (and culturally empathy) toward others
• maintaining unfailing confidentiality in all respects
• Able to assist people with major health care needs and deliver safe quality care and client centred services.
• Present a friendly positive approach to colleagues, patients & visitors alike
• Utilise well developed communication skills to enhance patient experiences
• Takes the initiative, (i.e. sees something requiring attention and simply does it)Why choose Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury ?

As one of the country - s smaller regions our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can - t wait for you to join us.

Apply now - this moment is yours!

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Applications close: 1 October 2023

This job advert may close early once a suitable applicant is found.