- Health Care Assistant - Ward M3 (Inpatient Renal Ward)
- We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our ward M3 team at Health New Zealand, Waikato. The successful applicant will be expected to work rostered rotating shifts.
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
This role will support our busy inpatient renal nursing team. In this vital role you will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide support, assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independence.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Have excellent verbal communication and time-management skills
- Implementation of documented care plan to improve patient outcome
- Applying cultural safety principles in the workplace
- Carrying out assigned tasks and activities such as but not limited to ordering, cleaning and restocking required for service delivery.
- Contribute to quality improvement practices within the ward, such as fall prevention, pressure area management, infection prevention and control guidelines and applying safe manual handling techniques.
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About the Service
Our renal inpatient ward (M3) is a 16 bedded ward that provides treatment and supportive care for our renal inpatient population from across the midland region. Specialising in the management of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
Most renal conditions are of a chronic nature therefore our aim is to maximise patient’s independence, encourage them to exercise their choice over treatment options and regain/retain control over their lives. If you would like to be a part of this service then we welcome your application.
About you
- Previous healthcare assistant experience and eligible to work in New Zealand.
- NZQA level 3 health care’s certificate, or be prepared to participate in this programme
- Able to work rostered rotating shifts
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invest in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve.
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 5 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at [email protected].
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
