Security Orderly

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital or Hutt Hospital

Contract: Fixed term, Full time (1 FTE - Rostered and Rotating)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role

The security orderly role involves primarily the safe transport of patients throughout the hospital. The role also includes the movement of equipment and items throughout the hospital as well as the security and safety of the patients, staff, visitors and site. It is a varied role that requires good customer care skills, empathy and a strong work ethic. You will need to be physically fit, as it is a physically demanding role with lots of walking and able to carry out shift work which includes nights and weekends. 

Some of your key duties will include:

• Safely and efficiently transferring patients within the hospital
• Transporting equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the facility
• Providing site security and helping maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors

To be successful, you will need:

• Strong customer service skills and a professional personal presentation
• A full driver’s licence, or be close to obtaining one
• The ability to pass full police vetting process
• Strong empathy and de-escalation skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

This is a fixed-term position for a duration of seven months.

The salary band for this role is $56,000 - $66,000, depending on experience. 

About the Team/Service Location 

The positions are for Security orderlies who can work across our region which includes predominantly Wellington hospital but may include duties at Kenepuru and Hutt Valley as and when required.

Currently the service has approximately 100 staff with a wide variety of ages, ethnicities and backgrounds making for a team with a rich and celebrated team cultural. 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vanessa.Broughton@ccdhb.org.nz.

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

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