Allied Health Assistant (0.75 & 0.7FTE) Nelson

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health is seeking two Allied Health Assistants at Nelson Hospital to support rehabilitation by managing and delivering Allied Health equipment. You will join the Allied Health Equipment Store and work closely with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to ensure patients receive the right equipment in a timely manner.

Two permanent part-time positions are available: 0.70 FTE (56 hours per fortnight) and 0.75 FTE (60 hours per fortnight), Monday to Friday 7:30am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in health sector or equipment management advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You will work collaboratively with therapists and allied health staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Allied Health equipment and stock.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries, collections and servicing.
• Assist therapists with equipment requests and enquiries.
• Support patients with delegated tasks related to equipment.
• Keep equipment safe, organized and ready for clinical use.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Physical fitness

IT literacy

Communication skills

Job description

Allied Health Assistant (0.75 & 0.7FTE) Nelson

Allied Health Assistant, Nelson Hospital, PermanentPart-time

• We'relooking for 2 enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant / Kaiāwhina to join our Allied Health Equipment Store at Nelson Hospital.
• Thisis a varied and rewarding role where you'll play a vital part in supportingpatient rehabilitation and independence through the management, delivery, andmaintenance of Allied Health equipment.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work closely withOccupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and fellow Allied Health Assistantsto support the delivery of high-quality care across our services.

Based primarily within the Allied Health Equipment Store,you'll be responsible for:

• Managingand maintaining Allied Health equipment and stock;
• Coordinatingequipment deliveries, collections, and servicing;
• Supportingtherapists with equipment requests and enquiries;
• Assistingwith delegated patient-related activities;
• Ensuringequipment is safe, organised, and readily available for clinical use;

This is a busy and hands-on role that requires excellentorganisation, initiative, and a commitment to providing outstanding service.

One is a permanent, part-time position working 56 hours perfortnight (0.70 FTE);
The other a permanent, part-time position working 60 hours per fortnight (0.75FTE) Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am to 5.00pm.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Nelson Equipment Store team is a small and hard-workingteam that support the inpatient, outpatient and community Allied Health teamswith their equipment needs.

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys a practical role, takes pridein staying organised, and thrives in a team environment. You'll have excellentcommunication skills and the ability to build positive relationships withpatients, whānau, colleagues, and community providers.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills;
• Good physical fitness and a practical, hands-onapproach;
• Confidence using information technology systems;
• Excellent written and verbal communicationskills;
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn;
• The ability to follow instructions carefully andprovide accurate feedback.

Experience within the healthsector, knowledge of Allied Health equipment, or previous equipment managementexperience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

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

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.