Healthcare Assistant - Ward 4Ab Medical

About the Role

Healthcare Assistant (0.8 FTE permanent part time)

Ward 4A / B General Medical

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

About the Team / Service / Location

Wards 4A / B at Taranaki Base Hospital make up the largest inpatient ward at Health New Zealand Taranaki.

We have 59 acute beds and two procedure rooms (Medical and Renal respectively).

We provide around the clock care for the following specialties :

General Medicine

Cardiology

Respiratory

Renal

Neurology / Neuro Surgery

Haematology / Oncology

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.

The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks.

Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team.

Ideal candidates must be comfortable with working on a rostered and rotating basis.

Furthermore, will have :

A Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker qualification

A desire to complete Healthcare Assistant Merit levels

Recent experience (preferably in a hospital setting)

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within the multidisciplinary team

Excellent time management skills

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

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 serve our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 26 October.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Bevan Dawson Clinical Nurse Manager Ward 4AB –

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

Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting David Edgecombe.

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