Hospice Aide

Are you passionate about palliative care? Are you looking for an opportunity extend your skills in a supportive environment? We may have the role for you!

Te Mahi / About the Position

We are looking for permanent Hospice Aides to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team.  These are 0.8 FTEpositions working a rotating roster including morning, afternoon, night and weekend shifts.

Ideal applicants will have a willingness to learn and contribute to the hospice service and have a genuine interest in palliative care whilst being dedicated to working with patients and families with specialist palliative needs. Compassion will be at the heart of what you do.

He momo/About you

• NZ Health & Wellbeing certificate Level 3 / Level 4
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant or Hospital Aide
• Previous experience working in palliative care or hospice services
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Ki te huanga / Benefits of working at Nurse Maude

As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures

Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers

Health Insurance- Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross

Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research

Hourly rate - Your experience is recognised with competitive rates

Te Whakahaerenga / The Organisation

Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago. Nurse Maude provides services to more than 400,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.

Ki aro/Interested?

For more information, please contact Merlyn Thomas, Business Administrator on [email protected]. For a copy of the position description, please view this job via our website. Scroll to the bottom of the advert and the PD is attached as a link.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

If you are keen, please do not hesitate in applying. We look forward to hearing from you.