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Health Care Assistant - Ward 8 Medicine

Posted on March 21, 2025

  • Dunedin, New Zealand
  • No Salary information.
  • Part Time

Health Care Assistant - Ward 8 Medicine

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  • Dunedin Hospital
  • Salary band $60,000 - $70,000 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver
  • 0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week
  • Permanent Vacancy

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

This is a vibrant and dynamic ward that meets the needs of patients presenting with a full range of acute medical conditions. We pride ourselves on having a strong focus on customer service, and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork.

This role will see you primarily focusing your attention to the overall needs of the unit. This role is within a clinical environment, and as an exceptional team player you will need to be able to take instruction and direction from the nurses on the ward, whilst having a helpful and team focused approach to making a real difference to the patients under our care. .

As 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

See position description

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.

About you

  • Must already hold NZ work rights as we cannot offer visa sponsorship with this role
  • e 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
  • If you enjoy the idea of working in such a vibrant service whilst making a real difference, then we would love to hear from you, apply today!

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

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 dependant on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 26 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website:https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/23482/


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