Orderly
Orderly
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is the only private surgical in-patient hospital on the Auckland’s North Shore. North Harbour Hospital has 8 Operating Rooms, a 14 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, a modern well-equipped day stay facility unit and a 70-bed ward which includes a 4-bed intermediate care facility (ICF).
Surgical specialities include General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology and Robotic Surgery. In addition to the hospital, the broader North Shore campus is also home to a purpose-built endoscopy suite, on-site cardiology services, cancer care, pharmacy, sports medicine, radiology and more.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We’re on the lookout for an Orderly to join our supportive team on a fixed-term contract (6 months) at a private surgical hospital where teamwork, care, and a positive attitude are key. This role is Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week on a roster.
In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of hospital operations! You will provide a prompt and respectful patient transfer service between wards, day stay units, theatre, and recovery. Alongside patient care, you’ll help keep our hospital running smoothly by restocking consumables, cleaning and checking equipment, and supporting our clinical staff across the theatres and wards, all under the guidance of the Patient Services Manager.
You’ll play a key role in the day‑to‑day flow of the hospital, supporting patients, clinical teams, and services to ensure everything runs safely and efficiently. This is a hands‑on role where you will help create a safe, well‑organised environment focused on high‑quality patient care.
This is a full-time (1 FTE), fixed term position for 6 months, based in our Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A strong customer‑service mindset, with the ability to support patients in a respectful, dignified, and compassionate way
- Confidence assisting nursing staff with patient lifting, positioning, and transfers
- A practical, hands‑on approach to cleaning, waste management (including infectious waste and sharps), and linen handling
- The ability to manage stock accurately, including checking deliveries, rotating stock, monitoring expiry dates, and processing purchase orders
- Comfort working across wards, theatres, recovery, and support services such as SSD and radiology
- Good communication skills and a willingness to respond promptly to requests and phone calls
- An understanding of, and respect for, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, demonstrated through manaakitanga (respect) and cultural safety
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive wellbeing programme.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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