Health Care Assistant

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 0.5 FTE / permanent
• 40 hours per fortnight
• Nelson location

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

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

As a Health Care Assistant you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches and other tasks as directed. Some of the tasks include:

• Direct supervision by registered nurse /enrolled nurse
• Patient hygiene cares
• Assist with feeding patients.
• Communicating with patients, staff and multi-disciplinary teams
• Will be required to assist in other areas within the hospital.
• General tidying of the ward

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

You will have a mature outlook, the ability to get on with a wide variety of people and excellent communication skills. They will also have the ability to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty, reliability and use appropriate initiative. 

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

Essential

• Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
• Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)
• NZQA Level 3 qualification (or equivalent

Desirable

• Home carer certificate

Mandatory

• NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand. (If not previously attained, to be completed within 2 years of commencement or to be commenced within 1 year of employment.)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in an acute hospital environment (desirable)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications ie: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and  Outlook
• Keeps up to date with available information technology relevant to position
• Understands and complies with Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) Information Technology policies

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

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)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

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

You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients. Positive and supportive team environment

Rewarding career allowing further experience and professional development.

At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

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.

For role specific information please contact Tina Goodall - Charge Nurse Manager on tina.goodall@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

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

  Health NZ Nelson Marlborough 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.