Healthcare Assistant, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Neonatal Service, Christchurch Women’s Hospital
- 12-months fixed-term positions available from 0.4FTE - 1.0FTE
- Shifts rostered across Monday to Sunday; morning, afternoon and nights
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.
About the Role
We are looking for energetic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work alongside a dynamic multidisciplinary team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team. These positions are fixed-term for 12 months and we are open to considering 0.4FTE to 1.0FTE (16 hours - 40 hours per week). Please indicate in your personalised cover letter, what FTE you are seeking.
In this role you will be required to work alongside the nursing staff to maintain a safe and clean, well-stocked work environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Maintenance and setting up equipment
- Stock control
- Maintaining a clean and safe Ward environment
- Ensuring that Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are followed at all times
About the Service
The Neonatal Service at Christchurch Women’s Hospital is an acute service providing secondary/tertiary care to new-born babies born prematurely or with surgical, congenital and medical complications following birth. We are a purpose built 44 bedded unit compromised of 12 intensive care and 32 special care cots with our catchment area covering approximately 20,000 square kilometres of the South Island.
About You
You will require the following skills and experience:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work across all shifts
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work autonomously as well as a team member
- Excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn.
- High level of confidentiality and the ability to work well under pressure
- Knowledge of infection control aspects of cleaning and setting up of equipment – Desirable but not essential
- An understanding of effective stock/supply control practices – Desirable but not essential
Working at 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 service 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 Friday 18th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Fixed Term/Contract, Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time, Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
Job no: PC4276819
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Friday 18th September