Service: Inpatient Detoxification Service, Timatanga Hou – DargavilleContract: Permanent part time 0.9 FTE, working 36 hours per weekAre you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a busy clinical environment as part of a supportive team and see the outcome of your work in your community? At Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, we're driving health equity for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our passionate whānau.Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.Right now, we have an exciting entry level opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our Inpatient Detoxification Service at Dargaville Hospital.In this role you will work a total of 72 hours in a fortnight. This will involve rostered shifts on a changing shift pattern.The role:You will work under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse (RN) or Midwife and assist patients to meet their activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs. You will also perform delegated patient care duties to enhance the satisfaction of the patient and housekeeping duties to provide a clean tidy and organized environment.Requirements:You must have a commitment to meaningful client participation in the delivery of mental health and addiction services. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to you to succeed in this role.You will require a full clean driver's license.If you have excellent communication skills and are patient, flexible, adaptable, and can work well under the direction and delegation of others then apply now!Benefits:
Flexible working options are available to suit your lifestyle and other personal commitments
No prior experience or qualifications is needed to be eligible to apply
Full training and ongoing support will be provided
Plenty of professional development opportunities including supporting you to obtain NZQA Level 3 certificate in healthcare qualification
A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development - all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.Our people live our Values:Tangata I te tuatahi People First – People are central to all we doWhakaute (tuku mana) Respect – We treat others as they would like to be treatedManaaki Caring – We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassionWhakawhitiwhiti korero Communication – We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understandingTaumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence – Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
