September 16, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Christchurch

OTHER & FULL TIME

Operating Theatre Assistant | Christchurch Health Campus

Mō te tūnga - About the Role

1.0FTE (40 hours a week), Permanent role
Rotational rostered shifts including weekend work

This opportunity is for candidates wishing to work hard and launch their rewarding career.
The Operating Theatres at Christchurch Health Campus are looking for people wanting to work in a fast paced, rewarding career where if you bring motivation, energy, initiative and a desire to learn with on the job training you need to fulfil this role.
As an Operating Theatre Assistant (OTA) you - ll be working cooperatively with team members and staff to assist all areas of the Operating Theatre Department.
Duties and responsibilities:

Transporting and transferring patients.
Collecting equipment for surgical procedures across all specialties from paediatrics to neurosurgery.
Setting up and cleaning theatres.
Managing linen and supplies.
Ordering stock

Salary starting from $60,100 to $70,358 per annum. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement
Ko wai koe - About You
We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and flexible candidate who is able to bring their passion to the Operating Theatre Department.
Full training will be provided to all new staff joining our team.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

A high level of fitness - pushing beds, trolleys and walking up to 15 kms per day.
Previous experience as an Operating Theatre Asisstant preferred
Reliable with excellent time management
Discretion and confidentiality coupled with a strong work ethic.
Motivated and flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work efficiently and effectively
Good Computer Skills

Ngā hua - Benefits

Ongoing training and development
Health New Zealand employee benefits
Close to public transport

When you work at the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
Mō mātou - - About us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Canterbury | Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Tono ināianei - Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.
Position Ref: PC3103187
For more information about this role please email - nila.gopal@tewhatuora.govt.nz