Healthcare Assistant- Epsom Day unit

• Permanent part time role with 0.6 FTE
• Full orientation program as well as on-going support
• Based at Greenlane Clinical Centre

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen to be part of our Epsom Day Unit and Gynaecology Outpatients team at Greenlane Clinical Centre. We put the patients at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Healthcare assistant who is looking to work autonomously within a team environment. This is a part-time role of three 8-hour day shifts a week. You will be involved with a range of direct and non-direct patient care. As an integral member of our team, you will have skills in welcoming patients, taking patient observations and giving patient instructions on the next part of their journey.  Tasks involve prepping clinics, ordering and follow up with stock. It is also important you have chaperoning skills to support our patients.  In addition, there are clinics that involve peri-operative work caring for patients undergoing abortion procedures and faster cancer treatment. Full training will be provided.

Working closely with the wider outpatient team, you will be rotating through all Gynaecology Outpatient Clinics and Epsom Day Unit which is a regional service providing care for first trimester abortion. 

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About you:

Your strong work ethic, excellent time management and people skills will ensure that we maintain a safe, pleasant and functional working environment that has a direct and positive impact on patient care.

We also welcome applications from current staff members at Te Whatu Ora who want to work in other services. We can advise you about the different options that are available.

Qualifications/Experience:

To be successful in this role, you must have successfully completed a minimum of NZQA Level 3 in Health & Wellbeing. Other skills that are recommended are:

-          experience working with patients

-          theatre experience

-          no conscientious bias in provision of abortion care

If healthcare is your passion, then do something extraordinary – come and join us! 

When submitting your online application, please attach the following documentation:

• An up-to-date CV and cover letter
• A copy of your HCA qualification (certificate)
• And a transcription of the unit standards you've completed 
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Please answer all the pre-screening questions in your application. This will enable us to assess your application for suitable positions.

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Mo Badri, Recruitment Admin at mo.badri@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz and quote ADHB21593 to discuss how we can best support your application.

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