Newborn Hearing Screener- Permanent,Part time

• Newborn Hearing Screener, Waitākere Hospital, Permanent Partime – 0.44 FTE 36 hours per fortnight
• Whānau focused role with excellent job satisfaction
• Complete on the job training to receive an NZQA qualification

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

As a Newborn Hearing Screener you will interact with whānau who have just welcomed a pēpē. You will offer and carry out a valuable screening process assessing newborn pēpē for a potential hearing loss. You will provide positive health care interactions in an empathetic and culturally appropriate way.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be working with a small team of dedicated Newborn Hearing Screeners and be based on a busy Maternity ward or in community clinics. For more information on living and working in <Auckland> click here

About you

To be considered for this position you will need excellent interpersonal skills and be confident around newborn pēpē and whānau. You will needs excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition, you will have a driver's licence and be willing and able to complete online study to complete an for NZQA Newborn Hearing Screening Level 3 certificate. Previous experience working with newborns and their whānau is preferred.
 
Full training which includes the use of equipment and administrative procedures will be provided. 
 
Work schedule is 2-4 days a week, and participation in a weekend roster will be required.

Please click here for position description

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 18/5/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amie holt amie.holt@waitematadhb.govt.nz 0212200381

For recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant: Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB19862

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

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