Job Description
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.5 FTE x 2 positions, Rostered and Rotating
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
This role supports the medical and nursing/midwifery team by maintaining non nursing/midwifery and administrative tasks which allow the staff to focus on delivery of patient/family care in service area. We are seeking someone who will be available 7 days a week, mornings and afternoons and can work flexible hours.
About the Team/Service Location
The Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Service provides tertiary-level care for the Central Region of New Zealand and operates a 24-hour Infant Retrieval Service. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is resourced for up to 40 cots, with the ability to expand to 46 when required.
The service also provides telephone consultation and clinical advice across the region, as well as education and support to Level II referral units. Within the Capital & Coast area, the NICU delivers Level II and Level I neonatal care, ensuring continuity of care for infants and families.
Our Transport team ensures infants are retrieved and returned to Regional SCBU as needed to support expert care.
The NICU team is a multidisciplinary workforce comprising neonatologists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and
support staff. The team works collaboratively to provide family-centred, safe, and evidence-based care for premature and critically unwell infants. In addition to direct clinical care, the team supports families in transition from hospital to community services and contributes to regional quality improvement, teaching, and education initiatives
About you
Duties
Preparation and Cleaning of Equipment and Rooms
Work with imprest team to maintain NICU consumables
Support nursing staff with cleaning and restocking of clinical area
Housekeeping / Kitchen duties
Administration
Maintaining high standards of health and safety
Milk Bank - Cleaning and Milk pasteurization
Skills & Experience
Previous hospitality experience desirable
Previous experience in a health care setting desirable
Computer skills
Good communication skills - written and verbal
Demonstrates administration and organisational skills
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
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 Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.5 FTE x 2 positions, Rostered and Rotating
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
This role supports the medical and nursing/midwifery team by maintaining non nursing/midwifery and administrative tasks which allow the staff to focus on delivery of patient/family care in service area. We are seeking someone who will be available 7 days a week, mornings and afternoons and can work flexible hours.
About the Team/Service Location
The Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Service provides tertiary-level care for the Central Region of New Zealand and operates a 24-hour Infant Retrieval Service. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is resourced for up to 40 cots, with the ability to expand to 46 when required.
The service also provides telephone consultation and clinical advice across the region, as well as education and support to Level II referral units. Within the Capital & Coast area, the NICU delivers Level II and Level I neonatal care, ensuring continuity of care for infants and families.
Our Transport team ensures infants are retrieved and returned to Regional SCBU as needed to support expert care.
The NICU team is a multidisciplinary workforce comprising neonatologists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and
support staff. The team works collaboratively to provide family-centred, safe, and evidence-based care for premature and critically unwell infants. In addition to direct clinical care, the team supports families in transition from hospital to community services and contributes to regional quality improvement, teaching, and education initiatives
About you
Duties
Preparation and Cleaning of Equipment and Rooms
Work with imprest team to maintain NICU consumables
Support nursing staff with cleaning and restocking of clinical area
Housekeeping / Kitchen duties
Administration
Maintaining high standards of health and safety
Milk Bank - Cleaning and Milk pasteurization
Skills & Experience
Previous hospitality experience desirable
Previous experience in a health care setting desirable
Computer skills
Good communication skills - written and verbal
Demonstrates administration and organisational skills
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
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 Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
