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The Organisation
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
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Sexual Health Service
About the role
The Sexual Health Service is seeking a part-time health care assistant to join our small multi-disciplinary team based in the Community Village, Palmerston North Hospital Campus with outreach clinics in the Horowhenua and Tararua regions.
This is a varied role within a clinical environment, and you will take instruction and direction from the nurses, whilst having a helpful and team focused approach to making a difference to the environment, and the care provided to the patients under our care. The successful candidate must be non-judgemental and maintain confidentiality of service users.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be involved in:
- Supporting members of the health care team
- Patient cares under the delegation of a nurse/doctor
- Ensuring the clinic environment is well stocked and ready for patient cares
- Assisting with procedures
- Taking blood samples from patient
- Administrative duties
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who:
- Are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative
- Relate well to all kinds of people, with good interpersonal people skills
- Have sound computer knowledge
- Are well organised, punctual, a problem solver
- Are interested in the organisation and providing excellent care
The position is for 30 hours a week and varies between 5 and 8 hours a day Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. There is also one evening clinic per week, on a Tuesday.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Kate Allen (CNS SHS) on Kate.allen@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: You must be eligible to work in New Zealand as MidCentral can not support your visa application nor offer sponsorship for this role.
Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
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