Orderly - Casual

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hastings is seeking Casual Orderlies to join our team. Orderlies assist with patient transport, meal deliveries, linen and waste pickup, and non-medical support across wards.

You will work flexible, as-needed shifts, in a busy hospital environment, requiring good communication, teamwork, and physical fitness. Previous hospital experience is preferred, and a calm, compassionate manner helps patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare support role preferred.
• Must be physically fit to move patients and equipment safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transferring patients between wards and to theatre.
• Rubbish and linen pickup from all areas to keep areas safe and hygienic.
• Meal deliveries to wards and other inpatient settings.
• Transport patients by wheelchair or bed within the hospital.
• Deliver and pick up mail and transport non-medical supplies around the hospital.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Hospital experience

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Hastings, North Island

3d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

• Casual, as is when required
• Flexible Work Schedules Multiple shift options to fit your lifestyle

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 Casual Orderlies to join our team!

Orderlies contribute significantly to the healthcare industry even though the care they provide is not medical. Orderlies aid with everyday tasks such as transferring patients between wards, rubbish and linen pick up from all areas to keep areas safe and hygienic, meal deliveries to wards and also offer all these services to all other inpatient healthcare settings within the region.

Their help, reassurance and companionship make a significant difference in the patient experience. Interpersonal skills are necessary to deal with sick and sometimes grumpy people daily. Orderlies must also pay strong attention to detail, be willing to work in a team environment and be able to do heavy lifting.

Orderlies work within all areas of the hospital. In addition to assisting with everyday tasks, they help transport patients by wheelchair or bed to theatre, work inside theatre, radiology department, emergency department and other locations around the facility. Orderlies listen attentively to patients concerns and report these to the nursing staff. They deliver and pick up mail from areas of the hospital and also transport other equipment and non-medical supplies around the hospital i.e. bio medical supplies and blood specimens to the laboratory.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of dedicated Orderlies plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services. We work across various departments to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate support to patients and clinical teams.

About you

As an Orderly, you will contribute to patient care by supporting hospital operations and ensuring a safe, responsive environment for patients and staff.

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare support role preferred
• Physically fit and capable of moving patients and equipment safely
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Committed to providing excellent service with a calm, compassionate manner
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting

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.

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

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