Healthcare Assistant - Elective Surgery

CGR Services; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Ward A5 at Christchurch Hospital Campus. The 0.8 FTE, permanent position involves assisting nursing staff, maintaining a clean and safe ward, answering calls, supporting patient personal care and mobility, and restocking supplies.

Shifts include morning, afternoon and night across Monday to Sunday. We value empathy, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Empathic and reliable with good time management.
• Willingness to learn and strong communication.
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient cares.
• Keep the ward tidy and organised.
• Answer bell calls.
• Assist with personal care and mobilising patients.
• Order and restock supplies.

Skills

Empathic

Reliable

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Ward A5, Waipapa Building ' Christchurch Hospital Campus — 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent position. Shifts rostered across Monday to Sunday: morning, afternoon and night.

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

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our team. Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the unit.

• Assisting nursing staff with patient cares
• Keeping the ward tidy and organised
• Answering bell calls
• Assisting with personal care and mobilising patients
• Ordering and restocking of supplies

About the Service

Ward A5 is a busy general surgical unit with a focus on elective surgery including colorectal, hepatobiliary and bariatric surgery. No two days are the same in this fast-paced team that focuses on peri-operative care and recovery.

About You

We are looking for someone who is empathic and reliable with good time management. You will have the willingness to learn, great communication skills and be a team player.

• Ability to work all shifts ' Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar is desirable

Working at 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.

by Sunday 13th September

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at [e-mail]