We have expanded our operations into New Zealand Healthcare industry in the recent past. Thus, we have got signed with few Public Health Boards that comes with the name DHB (District Health Board) that manages several Public Hospitals under their wing and have much Healthcare position available on their site looking for suitable candidates. We received their consent to grab information from those vacancies and post on our private platforms to reach a targeted audience.
• Develop your HCA skills and career in Health
• Fulltime permanent position
• The chance to give back to your community
Are you interested in being part of our Cardiothoracic and Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) team working in our busy operating theatres? Quality care is our number one focus and your love for people will shine through. As one of our Health Care Assistants you will be working alongside nursing staff providing clinical and non-clinical assistance to our patients. In addition to patient care, responsibilities include general duties to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the ward.
Purpose of Position:
The healthcare assistant will support the effective day-to-day operation of the operating room, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), clinics, CSSD and Operating Day of Admission Facility (ORDA) at our hospital by undertaking core activities, and assisting in the provision of patient care supporting the health care team, patients and families/whanau.
The healthcare assistant will be required to work under delegation and supervision from the registered nurse to support the delivery of patient care, maintaining a safe, pleasant and functional operating room environment.
Key Accountabilities
1. To perform day-to-day service delivery within the team by:
- Assisting registered nursing staff/ other health professional with the provision of basic care for patients as specified for the designated OR service
- Assisting in the daily functioning of the designated OR service to ensure its smooth running by a) Assisting with preparation and ongoing care of patients b) Transport of the patient to and from the ward and within the OR environment , and through the settings of care, c) Assist with restocking/rotation of OR consumables and setting up of case carts. d) Assist with the preparation and use of equipment for surgical cases. e) Oversee and monitoring of equipment, asset registers as specified
- Attending to all activities in a time efficient manner
- Ensuring effective communication within the health care team by displaying good listening skills, checking for understanding, interpreting instructions accurately and demonstrating the ability to express information well and comprehensively
- Identifying and communicating opportunities for improvement of service and implementing changes as directed, within the scope of the position
- Maintaining a responsive professional manner in all interactions with staff and patients
- Acting in a culturally safe and sensitive way at all times, demonstrating the ability to communicate with other cultures
- Maintaining hospital and patient information as confidential and private in accordance with Auckland DHB policy.
- To ensure the smooth running of the service , other activities such as housekeeping duties, reception, some administrative tasks such as photocopying may be undertaken.
2. To be responsible for own professional development by:
- Maintaining knowledge of current best practices
- Continually seeking to improve knowledge about the organisation and new processes
- Attending educational opportunities relevant to the role
- Establishing annual goals, objectives, performance targets and strategies to meet these.
3. To contribute to the overall service of the OR service by:
- Ensuring resources are used effectively and ensuring priorities are met
- Completing project work as requested
- Supporting ADHB key goals as directed by manager.
Education & qualifications
- Proficiency in reading, speaking and writing English
- Healthcare assistant course NZQA level 4 cert, or meets criteria for direct entry
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job
Experience/knowledge
- Sound understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi
- Experience in dealing with the public
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Previous work experience
If you feel you are the right candidate, please feel free to send your resumes or contact us via the following for more information.
nzjobs@medfuture.co.nz or medicalrecruitment@medfuture.co.nz
Call us on 09 886 9891