Healthcare Assistant – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit
- Christchurch Hospital
- 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent role
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our kapa (team).
Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team by preparing equipment in the reprocessing area.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the unit.
You will be responsible for:
- Cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes in the reprocessing area (training provided).
- Assist with the care of patients in the recovery areas – pre and post procedure
- Stock management
Shifts are 8 hours, Monday to Friday
starting between 7:30am – 9:30am.
Once you are fully trained on-call after hours are Saturday 8am to Sunday 8pm,
every 4 - 5 weeks.
About the Service
The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit is a dynamic, patient focused unit. We pride ourselves in being innovative, forward thinking and up to date with technology and change.
The unit undertakes 12,000+ diagnostic and interventional endoscopy procedures per year and provides other gastrointestinal services to the Canterbury population.
About you
We are looking for someone who is technically minded with some knowledge of infection control processes and has the ability to learn quickly and works effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
- Ability to learn and operate technical equipment
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar is desirable
- An understanding of infection control processes or previous infection control and/or sterile services knowledge experience is desirable
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Thursday 2nd April.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: PC4107829
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd April