Hospital Aide - Maternity Ward

# Hospital Aide - Maternity Ward at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* 0.7FTE (28 hours per week) permanent position* Christchurch Women's Hospital, Christchurch* Shifts - Monday to Sunday, Morning, Afternoon and Nights**About the Role**A Hospital Aide position plays a key role in the effectivefunctioning of the ward. We have a high turnover of patients and work within afast-paced environment. We are looking for a Hospital Aide to assist Midwiferyand Nursing staff with patient care whilst maintaining a safe and clean workenvironment.You will be responsible for:* Assisting nursing staff with patient cares* Keeping the ward tidy and organised* Answering bell calls* Assisting with personal care* Ordering and restocking of supplies* Liaising with central supplyThe service operates Monday to Sunday across 3 shifts:Morning - 6:30am to 3:00pm, Afternoon - 2:30pm - 11:00pm andNights - 10:30pm - 7:00am.Please note the successful candidate must be able to workall shifts across Monday to Sunday.**About the Service**The Maternity services at Christchurch Women'sHospital are specialised to provide care for women who have medicalproblems or are experiencing complications in their pregnancy. It is staffed 24hours a day. Our Maternity ward has 45 beds and a very high turnover ofpatients. Our ward is fast paced and can be at times physically demanding.**About You**You will enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team,have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a high level ofconfidentiality, and the ability to work well under pressure.* Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoons and Nights* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well* Effective problem solving and decision-making skills* Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team* Initiative and a proactive approach to work* Honesty and Integrity* Previous experience in healthcare is desirable**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community**.**We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**To apply please click '**apply now**.' All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers' portal by **Sunday 12th July****.** Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner at [email protected]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury || Location: | Christchurch || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 03-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 12-Jul-2026 || Reference: | PC4152217 | #J-18808-Ljbffr