- Health Care Assistant Outpatients Department Wairau Hospital
- Permanent 0.8 FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
- Work alongside our nursing team to help provide services to the patients
- Opportunity to learn and further develop your skills
The Outpatient service covers a variety of medical and surgical specialties including: general surgery; ear, nose and throat; orthopaedic; ophthalmology (eyes); urology; medical, and more. We practice in a collaborative patient partnership model of care to achieve the best outcomes for our patients/families and whānau.
As a Health Care Assistant you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, patient monitoring and other tasks as directed.
Every day is different and our nursing team enjoys the variety of work, the people they interact with, and the challenge of giving each patient the best customer experience, whilst ensuring that everything runs to schedule.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person to join our team, working rostered and rotating shifts - mainly 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday; occasional shifts in the evening and weekend may be required.
About the Team
We are a busy and dynamic outpatient department at Wairau Hospital, supporting a broad range of specialties and working collaboratively to optimise patient care. Situated at the top of Te Wai Pounamu / South Island, we enjoy an exceptional lifestyle, with easy access to outdoor adventures, stunning beaches and rivers, beautiful parks, renowned wineries and restaurants, and a wide range of family-friendly activities.
About You
You will have the personality and skills to get on with a wide variety of people, have great communication skills and love helping people. You will have the ability to work in a flexible manner, demonstrating honesty and reliability. Good IT and organisational skills are preferred..
Experience within the health sector is preferred but is not essential as full training will be provided.
Qualifications
Essential
- Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
- Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)
- NZQA level 3 qualification (or equivalent)*
Desirable
- Home Carer Certificate (or equivalent)
Mandatory requirement
- NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, is to be commenced once orientations have been attended.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 20.08.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Shirley Roberts Charge Nurse Manager OPD on Shirley.Roberts@nmdhb.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.