Health Care Assistant ED Nelson 0.9FTE perm

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health in Nelson is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Emergency Department. The role is 0.9FTE, permanent, with rotating shifts from Monday to Sunday to support nursing staff in care delivery and patient observation.

You will join a dedicated team committed to high-quality care, with full team support and opportunities to contribute to patient and whanau experience in a busy ED environment.

Qualifications

• English and Maths at NCEA Level 1 required.
• NZQA Level 3 Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand to be commenced if not obtained.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in care delivery and one-to-one patient observation.
• Work within the team to support patient care.
• Rostered, rotating shifts Monday–Sunday.

Job description

Health Care Assistant ED Nelson 0.9FTE perm

• Health Care Assistant ED Nelson Hospital
• 0.9FTE
• Shifts are rotatingand rostered, Monday – Sunday
• Previous healthcareexperience is preferred
• You’ll never have anuneventful shift in the Nelson Emergency Department

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About the Role

As a Health Care Assistant, you will bepartofour dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is towork within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-onepatient observation and other tasks as directed.

This position is permanent0.9FTE, rostered and rotating Monday to Sunday.

Our shift times are MorningShift 0700-1530H, Afternoon Shift 1445-2315H and Night Shift 2245-0715H.

Our team is focused onproviding excellent quality care and we are committed to improving theexperience of patients and their whanau.

About the Team/Service

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) isthe main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000strong, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer, supporting thehealth and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.

Our main locations are Nelson andWairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we arespread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work canbe challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard tomake a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

ED is both a rewarding and diverseworkplace with multiple opportunities for learning. We have around 34000 patient presentationsper annum across the lifespan.We focus on excellent, quality care and arecommitted to improving the experience of patients and their whanau.

Excitingchanges are underway in our Emergency Department as we prepare for a majorrefurbishment to meet the growing needs of our community. The redevelopmentwill increase our bed capacity to 29 and introduce modern features designed toenhance patient care and staff wellbeing. Isolation bays with negative pressureand anterooms opened on 4 November, marking the first milestone in thistransformation. Additional improvements include dedicated mental health rooms,a welcoming whānau room, and expanded staff areas. Completion of the fulldevelopment is expected by March 2026.

About You

• We are looking for people with a matureoutlook, the ability to get on with a wide variety of people and who haveexcellent communication skills.
• You will need the ability to work in aflexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and useappropriate initiative.
• Experience within the health sector is preferredbut is not essential as full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
• Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)

Mandatory requirement

*NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificatein Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand,if not previouslyobtained,istobe commenced once orientations havebeen attended.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace aworkforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned tounderstand and service our community. We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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