Wairau Hospital, Blenheim

• Permanent part-time position (0.75 FTE)
• 60 hours per fortnight
• Blenheim location
• Professional development opportunities to further develop your skills

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
As an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) you will join our Allied Health team supporting our services to provide care to clients within the Marlborough community. You will work under the supervision of Registered Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe, efficient and effective AHA interventions in the hospital and the client - s homes. The role will also include effective management of resources and equipment.
This is a permanent, part-time position working 60 hours a fortnight (0.75 FTE).
The salary range is $72,074 to $86,719 per annum pro rata.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will be a practical, well organised and physically fit person with life experience and excellent written and oral communication skills. You - ll have a friendly and welcoming manner with the ability to relate to a broad range of people of all ages. It will also be important that you can work under direction, be a cooperative team player who is supportive of your colleagues, and work in flexible, positive manner displaying an appropriate level of initiative.
A Home Carer Certificate, or equivalent, and/or experience within the health sector is preferred, but is not essential as full training will be provided.
Qualifications
It - s essential that you have Year 11 - NCEA Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) and a current full driver - s licence.
The NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, is to be completed within 2 years of commencement, or to be commenced within your first year of employment.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.
We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
You will be joining a great, tight-knit team of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and other Assistants that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our community.
Situated at the top of the South Island, Blenheim is well known for its temperate climate, award winning wineries, stunning scenery and outdoor pursuits - all available within minutes of the town centre. For more information on the Marlborough region visit https://marlboroughnz.com/
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.
For role specific information please contact Jennifer Hodgson - Charge Nurse Manager on jennifer.hodgson@nmdhb.govt.nz .
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Applications close: 26 September 2024 (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.