The details: Permanent Part-time
Salary details: $51,770 - $61,540 pro rata
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Be part of the national transformation in Health
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Develop your skills in a fast paced and dynamic environment
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Ongoing training and development
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
If you have an interest in working in ED, we have a great opportunity for you, where you can join our dedicated team of health care professionals in a fast paced and supportive environment as a Health Care Assistant. As a Health Care Assistant you will play a key role in delivering quality patient care for our patients and whanau.
A typical day as a Health Care Assistant can include:
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Assisting with basic patient care
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Restocking of supplies
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Maintaining a clean and safe environment
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Other such duties that will assist with the smooth running of the department
The successful candidate will be provided with a comprehensive orientation programme and supportive staff development opportunities.
Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)
Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
The Waikato ED is the major regional referral and trauma centre for the Midland region. We see approximately 85,000 patients per year with a broad case-mix of presentations from paediatrics to geriatrics, medicine to trauma – there is no aspect of emergency medical care we do not provide.
Mōu | About you
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The successful applicant will need excellent communication and time management skills, enjoy working in a team environment and have a positive attitude which will reflect positive patient care.
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Current experience working in a NZ health care setting in an Emergency Department / critical care department is essential.
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You will be competent in adapting to changing environments and are sensitive to the needs of the people around you.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart
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Whakamana – Give and earn respect
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Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me
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Mauri Pai – Fair play
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Whakapakari – Growing the good
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Kotahitanga – Stronger together
It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.
We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.
Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.
Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women's and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.
We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.
For any queries about the role please contact Elysia.Koretz@waikatodhb.health.nz
Closing date: 6 September 2023
COVID-19:
A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.
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