Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital
Healthcare Assistant - PACU
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is the only private surgical in-patient hospital on the Auckland’s North Shore. North Harbour Hospital has 8 Operating Rooms, a 14 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, a modern well-equipped day stay facility unit and a 70-bed ward which includes a 4 bed intermediate care facility (ICF).
Surgical specialities include General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology and Robotic Surgery.
In addition to the hospital, the broader North Shore campus is also home to a purpose-built endoscopy suite, on-site cardiology services, cancer care, pharmacy, sports medicine, radiology and more.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated PACU team. This is a part-time 0.4 FTE position.
Our Healthcare Assistants have a high level of patient/whanau interaction; this role is an integral part of our service. You will work as part of a tight-knit multi-disciplinary team offering support and assistance to the Inpatient team nurses.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- To be able to comfortably maneuver large trollies to transport supplies and equipment throughout the facility
- Previous experience within a healthcare setting (essential), preferably in a hospital environment
- Completed level 2 NCEA/6th form certificate
- A healthcare certificate or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills with a high standard of written and literacy skills
- Excellent computer skills
- To be flexible/adaptable and to respond positively to the changing needs of the business
- Hold relevant residency status to work in New Zealand
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Funded health insurance
- Christmas and New Year breaks
- Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP
- Flexible working arrangements
- Relocation allowance
- Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide.
We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry. Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces diversity.
We welcome and encourage applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities as we aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.