Health Care Assistant, Medical Assessment & Planning Unit

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The Medical Assessment & Planning Unit (MAPU) at Palmerston North hospital has recently moved into our new building near our Emergency Department. We have 20 beds that process medical admissions 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.

MAPU have a part time (24 hours a week) permanent position available working rostered and rotating shifts predominately mornings including weekends. Actual hours of work will be negotiated with the successful applicant/s and this can be discussed at the time of the interview.

We are looking for dedicated, compassionate people who are passionate about making a difference.

The role of the HCA is to assist Regulated Clinical Health Professionals in providing care which is safe, economic and of the highest quality possible and to provide a high standard of environmental cleanliness and to assist with non-nursing duties associated with patient care.

 
If you are able to work with a wide range of people, have a strongly developed customer focus, are highly organised and have a professional presentation, then we want you to join our friendly, dynamic team.

You don't need to have any qualifications and full training will be given for successful applicant/s.
 
Applicants should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.
 

Our Organisation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

Come and join us

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. 

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. 

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. 

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.