Casual Health Care Assistant - Nursing Resource Unit

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Health Care Assistant

Nursing Resource Unit

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora –  Whanganui

Casual hours available

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora –  Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

· Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.

· Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.

· Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.

· Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

The Nursing Resource Unit are seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our team. You would bring to this role an enthusiastic customer focused approach to patient care and the ability to communicate effectively with both patients, staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

This is a varied and flexible role depending on hospital requirements and will suit Healthcare Assistants looking for more variety and flexibility at work.

You will work on an “as required basis” in the ward areas and in acute areas dependent on relevant experience.

We will be providing on the job training to the successful candidates as well as orientation to the inpatient ward areas and to other acute areas plus the opportunity to further develop experience and knowledge across a broad range of clinical areas.

TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHTS TO WORK IN NZ

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.  We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For more information please click on the attached position description. If you have any questions please contact Recruitment Coordinator, Kim Craddock via jobs@wdhb.org.nz 

Please ensure you correctly upload your CV and any other supporting documentation to your application before submitting it. To apply for this role you must have the rights to work in NZ

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 02 May 2024

Vacancy: 08-HCAN-5815

We will be reviewing applicants as we receive them so please don't hesitate to apply now if you are interested in this role!