Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed. 

Responsible for delivering nursing care which is supervised by a Registered Nurse. This care is delivered in the structural framework of the hospital’s philosophy, mission, beliefs and procedures.

 

Person Specification

  • Good health
  • Willingness to work within the Philosophy, Values and Mission of hospital
  • Commitment to the principles of Treaty of Waitangi
  • Ability to work under direction of nurse in charge
  • Able to organize and set priorities to deliver nursing care
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • High standard of work ethics and confidentiality

 

Responsibilities

  • Ensures patients’ safety at all times.
  • Observes and reports changes in patients’ conditions to Registered Nurse in  charge.
  • Delivers nursing care in accordance with patients’ Care plans.
  • To practise good stewardship of all hospital’s resources.
  • To understand Health and Safety workplace practices

 

Key Tasks

  • Participate in promoting and implementing the philosophy, mission and values of the hospital.
  • Provides nursing care that relates to activities of daily living to patients.
  • Adheres to policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
  • Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement for the hospital.
  • Demonstrates and ability to work as a member of the health care team.
  • To understand and implement specific health and safety processes within own area of work.

 

  • Assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating
  • Assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs
  • Participating in planning the care of individuals
  • Following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems
  • Observing and reporting changes in patients' condition, and reporting complaints about care
  • Assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivering medications
  • Providing direct support and assistance to therapists

 

Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.

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