Health Care Assistant, Emergency Department - Auckland - ref. x29202519
HealthCare Assistant Emergency Department
Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties ManukauPermanent Full Part time opportunities!
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:
Our Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Australasia and delivers quality patient and family focused emergency and acute care for adult and paediatric patients. It is a fast-paced environment and integrates patient care using appropriate support services and multi-disciplinary teams.
We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to all of our patients. Health Care Assistants are our Registered Nurses right hand people. Assisting them with day-to-day tasks of caring for our patients, this is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our vision of delivering quality patient care.
As a Health Care Assistant you will be required to work under the delegation of a Registered Nurse to provide assistance to patients, ensuring consistent high quality care is received. You will need to be a motivated team player who willingly contributes to a positive working environment and have the ability to work in a complex and ever changing environment.You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong customer service focus is essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a Healthcare Support Certificate (level 4) or was an overseas Registered Nurse. Preference is given to candidates that have worked in an acute ward or acute clinical area within a large hospital. We will also consider mental health experience.
Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com
For further information please contact Nancy Li in the Recruitment Centre on 092773461
Application Number: CMH202413847AApplication Closes: Sunday 18th May 2025