Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

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Health Care Assistant (Puawai Aroha Maternity Unit) 0.7 FTE Permanent

Puawai Aroha Maternity Unit in Gisborne Hospital is currently looking to recruit motivated and caring Health Care Assistants to work 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE).

If you have previous experience working in a health care setting (hospital/maternity/neonatal unit /child health experience) and a ‘whatever it takes’ approach then you might be the person we are looking for to join our team. You will be working as part of the team to ensure the efficient running of the maternity unit, including maintaining a clean and well stocked unit.

Essential requirements:

•    Able and used to taking direction and instructions from designated supervisor

•    Experience working effectively in a team environment

•    Proven time management and organisation skills

•    Sound written and verbal communication skills

•    Computer literacy and confident in use of office equipment such as photocopier

•    Understands and respects patient confidentiality and privacy

•    Culturally sensitive

•    Has an understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi

•    Proven ability to remain calm in a stressful situation

•    Is caring, conscientious, dependable and reliable

•    A clean, tidy and professional appearance

•    Flexibility and initiative

•    Willingness to adapt to a changing environment

•    Ability to connect with people/build relationships

•    Proven organisational skills

•    Respect for confidentiality

•    Ability to adapt to change in a fast paced setting

Desirable requirements

•     NZQA care qualification or equivalent

·         Experience working with mothers and babies in a maternity, neonatal or paediatric setting

•     Understands basic principles of isolation

•     Understanding of universal precautions

·         Knowledge/experience of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative requirements

This position is very active and entails lifting of a wide variety of objects and patients, working in confined spaces and spending long periods of time on your feet.  It also involves considerable exposure to water, skin and domestic cleansing agents.

 All applicants will be subject to a police screen.

For further information regarding this opportunity please contact the Interim Midwife Manager Anna Vita on 021 02538543 or email Anna.Vita@tdh.org.nz

The remuneration range for this role is $ xxx to $ xxx and is covered by the collective agreement: XXX

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Moū - About you

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Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.