Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Grace Hospital is seeking to recruit a Permanent Part-Time (0.6 FTE, 48 Hours per fortnight) Theatre Orderly to join our Perioperative and Ward Services Team. This position provides an essential support service across both the Hospital Wards and Operating Theatres. Reporting to the Perioperative Senior Clinical Coordinator, the primary function of the role is to facilitate the safe, efficient, and timely transfer of patients throughout the hospital while contributing to the smooth operation of the perioperative environment.
To distribute products, supplies and equipment across the wards and operating theatre services
Key duties and Responsibilities:
- Safe transportation of patients to and from wards, theatres, PACU, Days stay departments and other clinical areas.
- Assisting with patient positioning and transfers using approved manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Working collaboratively with nursing, medical and support service teams to ensure patient flow is maintained.
- Collection and transportation of equipment, instruments, stores and clinical supplies as required.
- Supporting theatre turnaround activities to ensure operating lists run efficiently.
- Maintaining patient dignity, privacy and comfort during all interactions and transfers.
- Responding promptly to requests and prioritising workload appropriately.
- Assist nursing staff with patient movement and repositioning using approved manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Respond promptly to patient transfer requests to support efficient patient flow throughout the hospital.
- Transport clinical equipment, beds, wheelchairs, oxygen cylinders, and other patient care equipment as required.
- Deliver and collect specimens, blood products, pharmacy items, and clinical supplies in accordance with hospital procedures.
- Ensure ward transport equipment is clean, maintained, and readily available for use.
- Support emergency responses and patient evacuations when required.
- Maintain effective communication with ward staff to coordinate patient movements and prioritise urgent requests.
- Uphold patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality always.
- Participating in after-hours, weekend and public holiday rosters as required.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Flexible and with an attitude where nothing is a problem
- You take accountability for your work and open to feedback and direction
- A commitment to quality and efficiency
- Great communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with staff and patients
- Professional approach, showing compassion towards our patients/family and colleagues
- You must be physically fit because you will be on your feet for most of the day
- Strong enough to be able to lift, as there will be lifting involved
- Strong commitment to health and Safety and infection control policies and procedures
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you
- Competitive remuneration package
- Subsidised health insurance
- Planned Christmas and New Year breaks
- Free on-site parking
- Free meals including morning and afternoon tea
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee discounts from a range of businesses
- Employee referral bonus scheme
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
As Tauranga’s only private hospital, we offer 58 beds, nine operating theatres, and a dedicated endoscopy suite. The Hospital is undergoing a significant expansion to better meet the growing demand for private elective surgeries. With modern facilities, high usage rates, a quality service, supportive management and a fun team, this is a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Click APPLY, or for more information contact Hannah: phone - 07 577 5270 ext 5001.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Grace Hospital is committed to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.
We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
He aha te mea nui ō te ao
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing in the world?
It is people, it is people, it is people.