Health Care Assistant - Cardiology / Nephrology

Healh Care Assistant – 7B/C Cardiology / Nephrology Salary Band – $60,000 – $70,000 p.a. prorata + Kiwisaver Dunedin Hospital Permanent Vacancy 0.9 FTE / 72 hours per fortnight 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 NewZealanders. About the role In this important role you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse and maintain the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning including: Patient watch/ supervision and/or movement with one-on-one care Restocking and setting up of equipment General department housekeeping Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team Clerical duties as required Stock reconciliation You will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shifts. Hours of work are Monday to Sunday inclusive, based on rostered shifts including nights and weekends. About us Te Whatu Ora – Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the NewZealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like‑minded people to help us continue providing for our community. About you Must hold working rights in NewZealand Well organised, with a positive can‑do attitude and be able to communicate clearly and openly Must be able to take direction from a variety of staff Experience working with people from a health setting will be advantageous If you enjoy the idea of gaining valuable experience within a health setting and really making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please note: this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Working at Health NewZealand Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. 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. Salary range This role belongs to the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step1 ($60,100 p.a.) and step5 ($70,358 p.a. prorata) of the HCA scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr