Health Care Assistant - Hutt Dialysis Unit

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Location :
• Hutt Hospital
• Contract :
• Permanent part time position, 0.44 FTE, 35 hours / fortnight, working 5 x 7-hour shifts, rostered and rotating, am shift , pm shift .Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
• About the Role
• This is an essential role in facilitating the smooth running of activities in the Hutt Dialysis Unit.This position ensures daily unit activities to support patient care are met, including setting up dialysis machines, preparing supplies for patient treatment, restocking, cleaning equipment, and general support to the Dialysis Unit nursing team to meet service needs. There is an identified task list.Position available for a Health Care Assistant working 5 x 7 hour shifts a fortnight, working Monday - Sunday on a rostered and rotating basis. Shift times are 0700 -1430 hours and 1400 - 2130 hours. Applicants must be able to work any day of the week and shift. There is no set shift pattern.If you are looking for a new challenge and would enjoy being part of a friendly and supportive team where all team members are valued - this is the job for you
• About the Team / Service
• The dialysis team are dynamic, multi-cultural, hardworking and committed to the delivery of a high standard of patient care. Team members facilitate a friendly and supportive environment, where all team members are valued and appreciated for what they bring to the team.As a health care assistant, you will work alongside the registered nurses who all work across our 3 dialysis units, so you will enjoy working with different team members each shift.Team members are well supported by senior nurses within the renal service.
• About you
• You will be someone who enjoys working in a team committed to providing a safe and positive environment for patients receiving treatment. You will be someone who is comfortable working in a healthcare setting, and who wants to make a difference. You will be able to demonstrate the following
• Level 3 NZQA qualification or working towards
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Positive work attitude
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work under direction but also carry out tasks independently
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Basic computer literacy
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting beneficial
• Level 3 NZQA qualification or working towards
• Working at Health New Zealand
• 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.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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
• How to Apply
• To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
• | Location : | Hutt Valley |

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