Where you’ll be working: Ward M3 (Inpatient Renal Ward)

 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our ward M3 team at Health New Zealand, Waikato. This is a part time 0.7 FTE permanent position. The successful applicant will be expected to work rostered rotating shifts.

This role will support our busy inpatient renal nursing team. In this vital role you will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide support, assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independence.

 

 

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Have excellent verbal communication and time-management skills
• Implementation of documented care plan to improve patient outcome
• Applying cultural safety principles in the workplace
• Carrying out assigned tasks and activities such as but not limited to ordering, cleaning and restocking required for service delivery.
• Contribute to quality improvement practices within the ward, such as fall prevention, pressure area management, infection prevention and control guidelines and applying safe manual handling techniques.

 

 

Click here to view the position description.

(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

 

 

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Our renal inpatient ward (M3) is a 16 bedded ward that provides treatment and supportive care for our renal inpatient population from across the midland region. Specialising in the management of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.

Most renal conditions are of a chronic nature therefore our aim is to maximise patient’s independence, encourage them to exercise their choice over treatment options and regain/retain control over their lives.   If you would like to be a part of this service then we welcome your application.

 

 

Mōu | About you

• Previous healthcare assistant experience and eligible to work in New Zealand.
• NZQA level 3 health care’s certificate, or be prepared to participate in this programme
• Able to work rostered rotating shifts
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invest in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve.

 

 

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region.  Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep.  To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 

 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

 

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

 

 

Closing date: 16 October 2024

 

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!