Care Associate

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Service/Department: Care Associate, Emergency Department

Contract: Permanent, Part-time, 0.8 FTE (1 position), Rostered-Rotating

About the role.

We have an exciting position available in the Emergency Department for a suitably qualified Care Associate. This role will report to the Clinical Nurse Manager and involves working closely with other staff including the multi-disciplinary team.

About our team.

The Emergency Department team are a passionate, progressive and innovative bunch who are continually trying to find new ways to better serve the needs of our community. We are a fast-paced, high-turnover Department.

Skills and experience.

• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: ED environments present diverse and often urgent medical situations that require quick thinking and decisive action. Being able to rapidly assess situations, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions is crucial.
  
  
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals in the ED.
  
  
• Adaptability and Resilience: The ED department can be unpredictable, with constantly changing patient volumes and acuity levels. Being adaptable and resilient is essential for managing stress, coping with challenging situations, and adjusting to evolving circumstances while maintaining quality care.
  
  
• Teamwork and Collaboration: The ED department rely on interdisciplinary teamwork to provide comprehensive care to patients. Being able to work effectively within a team, collaborate with colleagues from various specialties, and communicate efficiently in high-stress situations is vital for delivering optimal patient outcomes.
  
  

Why should you choose us?

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Our values.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

How to apply.

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz and indicate the job title and job reference number in the subject line.

For more information contact Isaac Medway, Clinical Nurse Manager ph (06) 878 8109, ext 4707 or email isaac.medway@hbdhb.govt.nz.