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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Health Care Assistant - Neonatal Unit
Dunedin
FULL TIME & PART TIME
October 31, 2024
- Salary band - between $60,000 - $70,358 p.a pro-rata and Kiwi Saver
- Dunedin Hospital
- 0.35 FTE / 28 Hours per fortnight
- Fixed term secondment cover until 5/5/25
About the role
It takes a special person to care for sick babies and their families/whanau during testing times. If you like the idea of providing inspiration and improving the health and welfare of babies this may be the role for you. Our NICU team cares for over 350 babies and families each year from across the Southern District.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be involved in the following:
- Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
- Patient supervision and/or movement
- Patient cares, as required
- Stock reconciliation
- Ward maintenance
- Patient watch, with one on one care as required
- Shifts may include morning, afternoons, evenings, nights and weekends
About us
Te Whatu Ora - 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.
Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone.
About you
- We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with previous health care experience, and from those who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative
- You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills
- It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm
- Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether than experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
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 our 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
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Health Care Assistant Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a pro-rata dependent on relevant experience.
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 4 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@southerndhb.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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