Where you’ll be working: Emergency Department, Waikato Hospital The details: Permanent Part-time, rostered and rotating shifts
Salary details: $60,100 - $70,358 as per NZNO MECA

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

If you have an interest in working in ED, we have a great opportunity for you.
You can join our dedicated team of health care professionals in a fast paced and supportive environment as a Health Care Assistant.
As a Health Care Assistant you will play a key role in delivering quality patient care for our patients and whanau.

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

The Waikato ED is the major regional referral and trauma centre for the Midland region. We see approximately 85,000 patients per year with a broad case mix of presentations from paediatrics to geriatrics, medicine to trauma – there is no aspect of emergency medical care we do not provide.

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To find out more visit our website www.waikatodhb.health.nz/join-ED and we will put you in touch with a member of our team for a chat.

A typical day as a Health Care Assistant can include:

• Assisting with basic patient care

• Restocking of supplies

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment

• Other such duties that will assist with the smooth running of the department

The successful candidate will be provided with a comprehensive orientation programme and supportive staff development opportunities.

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Mōu | About you

The successful applicant will need:

• excellent communication and time management skills.

• to enjoy working in a team environment.

• to have a positive attitude which will reflect positive patient care.

• competency in adapting to changing environments

• to be sensitive to the needs of the people around you.

Current experience working in a NZ health care, emergency / critical care department is essential.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.

• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email.
If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team - kaitlin.basson@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 4 November 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!