Loan Equipment Assistant

About Evolution Healthcare

Evolution Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality private healthcare services throughout New Zealand, employing over 1,700 personnel and operating five hospitals along with specialist health and wellbeing services. The organisation fosters a values-driven, inclusive, and safe environment while investing in its people, technologies, and facilities to enhance community care.

About Royston Hospital

Located in Hawke’s Bay, Royston Hospital offers a broad range of diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures. It stands as the leading private surgical services provider in the region, supporting a busy theatre environment and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to high standards of healthcare.

Role Overview

This permanent position involves working 80 hours across each fortnight, during weekdays at Royston Hospital. As a Loan Equipment Assistant, you will be instrumental in maintaining the smooth operation of the Theatre Department. Your key responsibilities include managing the logistics and documentation of loan equipment, implants, and surgical instruments to ensure timely readiness for surgical lists.

Core Responsibilities

• Managing the dispatch, receipt, systematic tracking, and accurate documentation of loan equipment sets.
• Communicating effectively with suppliers and external companies regarding loan equipment and prosthesis needs ahead of theatre schedules.
• Maintaining precise and updated electronic records and databases for loan equipment.
• Overseeing long-term loans of equipment and prosthesis, including monitoring stock quantities and expiration dates.
• Tracking surgical instruments and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and ensuring their prompt return.
• Participating in quality, audit, and continuous improvement activities within the department.
• Collaborating closely with theatre staff and other hospital departments to facilitate smooth and delay-free surgical lists.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates are highly organised, thrive in dynamic environments, and are committed to delivering excellent operational and administrative assistance. You will demonstrate:

• Proficiency with various software platforms and database systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional organisational capabilities with excellent time management.
• Keen attention to detail ensuring accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise multiple competing demands and meet deadline pressures.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to support teams effectively.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• A positive outlook with an eagerness to adapt and learn.

Prior work experience in healthcare, inventory management, logistics, or similar fields is desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Supportive and cooperative team atmosphere.
• Opportunities for continuous training and professional growth.
• Complimentary on-site parking.
• A paid birthday leave day.
• Competitive salary package.
• Weekday shifts only, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Holiday shutdowns during Christmas and New Year.