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Ward B3, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus1.0FTE (40 hours per week) permanent positionShifts rostered Monday through Sunday; morning, afternoon and nightsHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic HealthcareAssistant to join our team on Ward B3.Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care topatients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you willassist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and cleanwork environment on the unit.You will be responsible for:Assisting nursing staff with patient caresKeeping the ward tidy and organisedAnswering bell callsAssisting with personal care and mobilising patientsOrdering and restocking of supplies
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Ward B3, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus1.0FTE (40 hours per week) permanent positionShifts rostered Monday through Sunday; morning, afternoon and nightsHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic HealthcareAssistant to join our team on Ward B3.Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care topatients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you willassist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and cleanwork environment on the unit.You will be responsible for:Assisting nursing staff with patient caresKeeping the ward tidy and organisedAnswering bell callsAssisting with personal care and mobilising patientsOrdering and restocking of suppliesAbout the ServiceAcute General Surgery cares for patients undergoing acute generalsurgery and a range of oesophageal, gastric and biliary/pancreatic surgeryincluding advanced laparoscopic procedures. Our average length of stay is 3.8days.SARA (Surgical Assessment Review Area) provides an area foracutely unwell patients to be assessed, investigated and an appropriate plan ofcare to be initiated. This 12-bed unit is a fast-paced unit with an averagelength of stay of 7 hours. We see on average 730 patients per month. We acceptdirect GP-SARA admission as well as admission from our emergency department,private and rural Hospitals.About YouWe are looking for someone who is empathic and reliable with goodtime management. You will have the willingness to learn, have greatcommunication skills and are a team player.Ability to work all shifts ' Morning, Afternoon and NightsExcellent Communication and Interpersonal skillsAbility to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary teamInitiative and a proactive approach to workExperience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar is desirableWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 11thOctober. If you have any questions about the role, please contactVictoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
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