Te Whatu Ora Student Placement Information

What to expect on day one

Induction

When you arrive, introduce yourself to the person in charge

On arrival, someone will orientate you to the area where you will be doing your placement, including where the toilets are, and where you can get a drink. You will be given an induction and required to complete the Health and Safety local induction. Please familiarise yourself with the area and any maps provided.

If anything is unclear, please ask.

Fire and Emergency Procedures

Please ensure you have understood the fire and emergency procedures. You can complete eLearning on Ko Awatea LEARN for the district your placement is in.

In an emergency, follow the guidance of the person in charge. If you are unsure of the procedure, please report to the reception area or nursing station where you will be given instructions.

The emergency phone number is 777

Patient emergencies / Codes

In the event of a clinical emergency, alert staff. You may be required to observe or support an emergency response. Instructions will be provided to you by the clinical team. Familiarise yourself with the location of emergency trolleys/equipment ion the clinical area as you may be asked to obtain these for use.