Health Care Assistant – Medical Unit, Permanent 0.8FTE

• Work alongside our nursing team to help provide services to the patients
• Opportunity to learn and further develop your skills

• Professional development opportunities

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
We have a permanent part-time position available working 64 hours a fortnight (0.8FTE) as rostered across all shifts. As a Health Care Assistant you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches and other tasks as directed.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
We are looking for people with a mature outlook, the ability to get on with a wide variety of people and who have excellent communication skills. They will also have the ability to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and use appropriate initiative.
Experience within the health sector is preferred but is not essential as full training will be provided.
Qualifications
Essential

• Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
• Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)
• NZQA level 3 qualification (or equivalent)*

Desirable

• Home Carer Certificate (or equivalent)

Mandatory requirement

• NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, is to be commenced once orientations have been attended.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals 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.


Nga huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.
How to apply
For role specific information please contact Lucy Nunns – Charge Nurse Manager – Medical Unit, Lucy.Nunns@nmdhb.govt.nz.
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz
Keen to apply now, it’s easy. Please fill in our online application form.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
R2N24-057
Applications close: Saturday 30th November (unless filled prior)


Nelson Marlborough Health 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.