ED Health Care Assistant — 0.5 FTE, 6‑Month Fixed

Te Whatu Ora; Nelson; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson invites applications for a Health Care Assistant in the Emergency Department at Nelson Hospital. This fixed-term role is 0.5FTE for six months, with rotating shifts Monday to Sunday, designed to support nursing staff and patient care in a busy ED environment.

Candidates with healthcare experience are preferred, but full training is provided. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and compassionate care for patients and their whānau.

Qualifications

• Year 11 English (NCEA Level 1) or equivalent.
• Year 11 Maths (NCEA Level 1) or equivalent.
• NZQA Level 3 Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand to be commenced if not already obtained.
• Healthcare experience preferred but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in care delivery and one-to-one patient observation.
• Work within the team to support clinical tasks as directed.
• Rotating and rostered shifts including mornings, afternoons and nights.

Skills

Communication skills

Mature outlook

Flexible and methodical

Honesty and reliability

Initiative

Education

Year 11 English (NCEA L1)

Year 11 Maths (NCEA L1)

NZQA Level 3 Health & Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson invites applications for a Health Care Assistant in the Emergency Department at Nelson Hospital. This fixed-term role is 0.5FTE for six months, with rotating shifts Monday to Sunday, designed to support nursing staff and patient care in a busy ED environment.

Candidates with healthcare experience are preferred, but full training is provided. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and compassionate care for patients and their whānau.