Health Care Assistant - Cardiac Care

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
1 day ago
  • Waikato Hospital Cardiac Care Unit
  • Permanent -Part time Rostered 72 hours per fortnight
  • This is your opportunity to enter the Health Care environment, to develop and extend your skills
  • Join a supportive team that encourages individual development


Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.


About the Role

We currently have an opportunity for a health care assistant to work within the Cardiac Care Unit. Here is a great opportunity to work in a progressive and dynamic environment, which values and supports its team members and their contributions.


Key responsibilities:

  • Assisting the registered nurses in patient care
  • Assisting patients with personal cares and activities of daily living
  • Providing a clean, safe and tidy environment for patients and staff
  • Maintaining stock levels and distributing supplies, linen and equipment throughout the ward as required


The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery Agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), shift allowances, professional development and wellness support.


Click here to view the position description.


About the Service

The Cardiac Care Unit has 52 beds and provides tertiary care to patients from throughout the Midlands Region requiring Cardiology Medicine including Acute Coronary Syndrome, Cardiac Investigation and Cardiac Electrophysiology and Heart failure management.


About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

  • Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • You must be able to work rostered shifts which includes nights and weekends
  • Excellent time management and communication skills


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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 14 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz


We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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