Start Date - As soon as possible.
Hours - 0.9FTE 36 hours per week (hours to be discussed at interview stage).
Shifts - Rotating Roster - Need to be available between Monday to Sunday - Morning, Afternoon and Nights.
Status - Permanent.
Location - Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch.
Salary - Starting from $60,100 to $70,358 per annum. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement Kia hiwa rā!
Mō te tūnga - About the Role
Ward B5 is a 32 bed combined gastroenterology and oncology ward.
This Hospital Aide position plays a key role in the effective functioning of the ward. We are looking for a Hospital Aide to assist nursing staff with patient care whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
You will be responsible for:

• Basic patient care (eg hygiene and mobility assistance)
• Keeping the environment tidy and organised.
• Ordering and restocking of supplies.
• Ensuring patient safety through close observation
• Ensuring that patients have the best experience possible

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Experience in healthcare would be an advantage but not essential

Ngā hua - Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Te Whatu Ora employee benefits

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
Mō mātou - About us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Tono ināianei - Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Position Ref: PC3116419
For more information about this role please contact Kerri Mc Carthy - Kerri.Mc Carthy@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Kia mau te wehi!