Moving And Handling Coordinator 0.5 Fte

Gisborne Hospital

Part-time 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)

Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About The Role

The person will provide and deliver safe moving and handling education to clinical and non-clinical staff at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti. The person will provide an education plan to ensure best practice with documentation and the ability to review safe systems, undertake equipment trials and making recommendations working alongside teams. They are required to work alongside Occupational Health and participate in Health and Safety committees.

Position Description: Moving & Handling

About The Team/Service/Location

The person will report to the Director of Allied Health, Scientific and Technical and work alongside of an array of clinical and non-clinical teams.

About You

  • Registered Allied Health, Scientific or Technical practitioner, or member of professional body if registration not applicable
  • Where applicable, holds current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
  • Minimum of 5+ years clinical experience
  • Has led/delivered professional development activities in a healthcare environment
  • Audit and evaluation skills, online teaching and learning expertise.
  • Uses clear and effective communication to build and maintain strong relationships
  • Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
  • Application of Matauranga maori and Kaupapa maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How To Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Carl.Macdonald@tdh.org.nz

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