Healthcare Security Officerat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Queenstown

Dunedin Hospital and Wakari HospitalSalary band

• $50,000 - $60,000 ($28.40
• $33.88 per hour)Permanent full-time position (multiple roles available)Covering Afternoons (15:00-23:35) or Nights (23:00-07:35)Working a 4-on, 2-off roster patternA role with loads of variety
• This is not your average security role!Mō te tūranga
• About the roleMost of your time will be spent at Wakari Hospital, providing support to mental health patients and patients with intellectual disabilities, and ensuring our staff and visitors feel safe.Joining our new team, we are looking for 4 people to provide 24/7 support to this Hospital, with occasional shifts at Dunedin Hospital too.

• you'll need to think on your feet, remain calm under pressure, and show compassion and empathy in times of distress.

• Looking after our patients.Secondary to that is 'Security'
• Keeping everyone safe.As part of our busy security team, you will be involved in a number of different duties such as:routine patrolsreport writingwelfare checksdiffusing tense situations before they escalateensuring the overall security of our people and buildings.Mōu ake
• About youYou will be a peacemaker, and a confident communicator and display kindness and helpfulness while remaining firm and alert.

You will have experience working with people from all walks of life, be non-judgmental, and have a good level of physical fitness.You will receive excellent training, nationally recognised security qualifications, and the opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive, and committed team.

• BenefitsSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceAccess to staff fitness facilities and banking offersAccess to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Mō mātou
• About usTe Whatu Ora
• Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

• Salary rangeThis role belongs to the Etū Multi Collective Employer Agreement, Designated Security Officer Scale and falls between Grade 1 ($28.40 ph) and Grade 4 ($33.88ph).Rā mōnehu
• Closing date: Friday, 22 November 2024Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change.

• Apply nowPre-employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)To applyWe only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/21717/