Healthcare Assistant – Nursing Support Team
- Based across Christchurch Hospital Campus
- 0.6FTE and 0.9FTE (24 – 36 hours per week) permanent positions
- 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
Christchurch Hospital Pool has an opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join their team on a permanent basis.
Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares and patient observation, whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the ward.
We can offer permanent FTE from 0.6 – 0.9 (24 hours – 36 hours per week). Please indicate in your personalised cover letter what FTE you are seeking, noting you will need to be available to work across all days and shift times.
About the Service
Christchurch Nursing Support Team offers you diversity in your workday and the opportunity to work with our supportive and cohesive teams to expand your skills across our varied services. There are excellent working conditions and a wide range of clinical environments to keep you interested.
About You
You will have the following skills and experience:
- Recent Healthcare experience in a Hospital setting, Acute or Community
- Ability to work a rotating roster across all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights
- Able to work across all clinical areas of Christchurch Hospital
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- A high attention to detail and the ability to relate to patients and their families
- Excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn
- Initiative and a proactive approach to work
- Flexible and Adaptable
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 Sunday 27th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: PC4494560
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Sunday 27th September