Healthcare Assistant - General Surgicalat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -

Ward 3, Dunedin HospitalPermanent, part

• time role (0.8 FTE, 64 hours per fortnight)Salary band
• $60,000 - $70,000 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaverHealth 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 roleIn this important role, you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse and maintain the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning.These tasks include:patient watch/supervision and/or movement with one-on-one carerestocking and setting up of equipmentgeneral department housekeepingsupporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teamclerical duties as requiredstock reconciliationYou must have the ability to commit to rotating rostered shifts.

• 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 youThe successful applicant will:hold working rights in New Zealandbe well organised, with a positive can do attitudebe able to communicate clearly and openlybe able to take direction from a variety of staffhave experience working with people in a health setting (advantageous).If you enjoy the idea of gaining valuable experience within a health setting and really making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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 Health Care Assistant Pay Scale, between Step 1 $60,100 and Step 5 $70,358 p.a dependent on relevant experience.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@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.