Invercargill - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community
Southland HospitalSalary band
- $60,100 - $70,358 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver0.6FTE/48 hours per fortnightFixed-term parental leave cover until 11/1/2026Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the roleHere at Southland Hospital we take pride in providing the very best care to mothers, babies and whanau/families in our maternity unit.
Our brand of care and compassion involves a very special blend of strength, kindness and cool-headedness allowing us to focus on the wellbeing of the women and babies in our region.We pride ourselves on having a strong focus on customer service, and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork.
In this important role you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction from the midwives and nurses on the ward, maintaining the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning.This includes the following:General department housekeepingCleaning of delivery rooms, antenatal/postnatal rooms and clinic roomsStock reconciliationSupporting our Nurses and other members of the healthcare teamClerical duties as requiredYou will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shiftsHours of work are Monday to Sunday inclusive, based on rostered shifts including nights and weekends- please note these rostered shifts are not fixed.View position description.About usHealth NZ
- Te Whatu Ora
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About you:Well organised, with a positive can do attitude and be able to communicate clearly and openlyMust be able to take direction from a variety of staffExperience working with people in a caring capacity, whether experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or whānauHold working rights in New ZealandPrevious health case experience is advantageousIf you enjoy the idea of gaining valuable experience within a maternity environment whilst making a read difference to the care for our new parents and pēpi, we would love to hear from you, apply today!Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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.Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the HCA Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a pro-rata dependent on relevant experience.How to applyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 8 May 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/23659/