Health Care Assistant - Cardiology / Nephrology

Health Care Assistant - Cardiology / NephrologySalary band - $60,000 - $70,000 p.a pro-rata and Kiwisaver0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnightHealth 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 roleIn this important role you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse and maintain the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning including the following : Patient watch / supervision and / or movement with one-on-one careRestocking and setting up of equipmentSupporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teamClerical duties as requiredYou will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shiftsHours of work are Monday to Sunday inclusive, based on rostered shifts including nights and weekendsTe 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 youMust hold working rights in New ZealandWell organised, with a positive 'can do' attitude and able to communicate clearly and openlyMust be able to take direction from a variety of staffExperience working with people from a health setting will be advantageousIf you enjoy the idea of gaining valuable experience within a health setting and really making a difference, we would love to hear from you - apply today!

Please note : this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary rangeThis role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($60,100 p.a) and Step 5 ($70,358 p.a pro-rata) of the HCA scale.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury

• 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 websiteJob detailsJob Reference : Job Reference : HNZN

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