Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui Hospital

Permanent, part time (hours negotiable)

Health NZ/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

We are seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team in Emergency Department. The successful applicant will be required to work rostered, rotating shifts, we have a variety of permanent FTE available.

The duties include but are not limited to performing delegated patient care, maintenance of equipment, housekeeping and restocking supplies.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

The ideal candidate we are looking for possesses the following qualities:

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• strong customer focus and initiative
• team player and can work effectively with nursing staff and MDT to provide quality patient care
• excellent time management skills and able to multitask
• ability to work independently
• You must hold the rights to work in NZ

A minimum qualification of ACE level 2 or equivalent is required.  Internal training and orientation is offered and further professional development is encouraged.

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 contact Kim Craddock, Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or (06) 348 8911

Please click, APPLY NOW (via www.kiwihealthjobs.com) to apply for this role, please include a CV and cover letter and review your application to ensure all of your attachments have been succesfully uploaded.

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 07 May 2024

Vacancy: 04-HCAE-5300