Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough), formally NMDHB

• Bring your secretarial skills to supporting better health care
• Friendly, supportive team environment 
• Wairau Hospital, Blenheim
• Permanent position working 64 hours a fortnight (0.8FTE) 
  

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

This position is located in our district-wide Referral Centre based at Wairau Hospital. You will be working within a high performing team undertaking a range of duties to support the administration of external and interdepartmental referrals.

Duties will include, but are not  limited to: preparing referrals by acknowledging receipt; inputting referrals into our patient management system; updating the status of referrals post triage; fielding enquiries from staff, clinicians and external referrers as well as reviewing and acting on reporting information to ensure targets are met. 

Hours of work are typically between 07.00AM and 6.00PM, Monday to Friday.  The salary range for this position is $64,903 per annum pro rata.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will be team focussed and thrive in a busy environment delivering quality customer service. You will also enjoy the challenge of managing last minute changes, whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and staying calm when under pressure. 

Previous administration and secretarial experience, a high degree of computer literacy and the ability to work autonomously are essential. Experience with hospital management systems e.g. (SIPICS, Health Connect South, Winscribe and EPLMS) and knowledge of medical terminology is advantageous. 

Please note - our preferred applicant will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

At Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Penny French, Team Leader Clinical Support Services on penny.french@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.