- Health Care Assistant - ED/HDU Wairau Hospital
- Permanent 0.8FTE
- Previous healthcare experience is preferred
- You - ll never have an uneventful shift in the Wairau Emergency Department
About the Role
We have a permanent position available as a 0.8FTE position, working 64 hours a fortnight.
Shifts will be rostered and rotating from Monday to Sunday.
Our team is focused on providing excellent quality care and we are committed to improving the experience of patients and their whanau.
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, one-to-one patient watches and other tasks as directed.
About the Team/Location
You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities and workplace wellness programmes.
About You
- We are looking for people with a mature outlook, the ability to get on with a wide variety of people and excellent communication skills.
- You will also have the ability to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and use appropriate initiative.
- 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 Simon Langford Charge Nurse Manager ED/HDU on Simon.Langford@nmdhb.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.