Neonatal ICU Care Assistant – 12-Month Fixed-Term

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern in Christchurch is seeking energetic Healthcare Assistants to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team. These fixed-term roles run for 12 months with 0.4FTE to 1.0FTE (16–40 hours per week) and shifts across Monday to Sunday including mornings, afternoons and nights.

You will support nursing staff, help maintain a safe, clean and well-stocked ward, handle equipment setup, stock control and adhere to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work across all shifts.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as a team member.
• Excellent time management and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and setup of equipment.
• Stock control.
• Maintaining a clean and safe ward environment.
• Adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

Following instructions

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality

Infection control knowledge

Job description

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern in Christchurch is seeking energetic Healthcare Assistants to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team. These fixed-term roles run for 12 months with 0.4FTE to 1.0FTE (16–40 hours per week) and shifts across Monday to Sunday including mornings, afternoons and nights.

You will support nursing staff, help maintain a safe, clean and well-stocked ward, handle equipment setup, stock control and adhere to health and safety policies.