Health Care Assistant Ward 5, 0.8FTE

• Gisborne Hospital
• Part-time 0.8FTE (64 Hours per fortnight)
• Permanent

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

You will assist with patient care, support the delivery of safe and effective healthcare, contribute to maintaining a safe ward environment, and undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks to meet service needs. You will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and experience of our patients and their whānau.

Position Description: Health Care Assistant

About the Team/Service/ Location

Ward 5 is a busy Adult Medical Ward at Health NZ Tairāwhiti, providing high-quality care to patients across our region. Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment.

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About you

• Minimum NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, or completion of Year 1 Bachelor of Nursing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to providing safe, respectful, and person-centred care.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Desirable:
• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
• Experience working in an acute healthcare setting

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Louisa.Fonoti@tdh.org.nz

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