Healthcare Assistant - Neurosurgery and Neurologyat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
1 x 1.0FTE fixed
- term position available due to parental leave1 x 0.9FTE (36 hrs per week), permanent position availableRostered and Rotating shifts
- Monday to Sunday.
Morning, Afternoon and Nights.HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.Aboutthe RoleBasedat Ward B8, Waipapa Building at Christchurch Hospital.
AHealthcare Assistant is an integral part of our team and we are looking for acandidate who has excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and theability to use their initiative.You will enjoy being busy and don't mind that the role can be at times bephysically demanding.
You will work with a diverse multi-disciplinary team andfollow a rotating roster including weekend shifts.Wehave one permanent position available and one fixed-term positionavailable covering parental leave.Pleaseindicate in your cover letter what role(s) you are interested in.Role1: 0.9FTE (36hrs per week) permanentRole2: 1.0FTE (40hrs per week available now until September 2026) fixed-term due toparental leaveYouwill be responsible for:Patient care including personal careCleaning and tidying the ward/house keepingStocking the ward with suppliesAssisting the nursing team with a variety of tasks on the wardEnsuring that patients have the best experience possiblePrioritising patient safety at all times.Aboutthe ServiceWardB8 is a busy, acute ward caring for patients with neurological conditionsincluding; brain tumours, head injuries, spinal tumours, movement disorders andseizures.
As the largest inpatient neuroscience facility in the South Island itis a busy medical and surgical environment caring for a complex patient groupwith a diverse range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions.About YouYouwill be well accustomed to working within a fast-paced environment andprioritising your tasks continuously as your day evolves.Ideally experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similarAbility to work all shifts- Morning, Afternoon and NightsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPunctual and reliable with excellent time managementA high attention to detail and the ability to relate to patients and their familiesA good use of initiative, problem-solving skills and willingness to learnWorkingat Health New ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.Howto ApplyToapply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submittedthrough our online careers' portal by Thursday 9th April.
If you have any questionsabout the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz