Health Care Assistant - Wellington Birthing Suite

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating

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 New Zealanders.

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff

About the Role 

The maternity unit has a vacancy for a committed and enthusiastic support worker to ensure that a high level of maternity care is maintained at all times. The Healthcare Assistant supports the midwifery team to deliver services for women and whanau by ensuring the birthing rooms are prepared, equipment is available, food is delivered and woman are welcomed into our unit. The salary for this role is MECA HCA Step 1-3 pro rata.

About the Team/Service Location 

Wellington Hospital Birthing Suite is purpose-built, busy unit catering for the needs of women and their whanau. There are 12 self-contained, fully equipped labour and birthing rooms. Health care assistants are important members of our multidisciplinary team in providing a safe, clean and caring environment to all who use our services. 

About you 

The ideal health care assistant for our unit is someone who is diligent, reliable, hard-working and who has a sense of humour. The successful applicant will be able to work rostered and rotating 8 hour shifts.

Essential Qualifications / Accreditations / skills and experience:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health Assistance Level 3 or equivalent or prepared to complete within specified timeframes
  
• Previous hospitality experience desirable
  
• Recent experience in a health care setting desirable

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. 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. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.