Health Care Assistant, Emergency Department 0.8 FTE

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti Gisborne Hospital is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant to join the Emergency Department on a part-time basis. You will support patients, whānau and the clinical team, assisting with patient care activities and non-clinical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires NZQA Level 3 or equivalent, excellent communication and teamwork, and a professional approach to confidentiality and patient safety in a busy ED setting.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 3 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work under direction while also demonstrating initiative and responsibility within your scope of practice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional approach with a commitment to confidentiality, patient safety, and quality care.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning and change.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities and maintain a safe, well-functioning clinical environment.
• Support patient flow and undertake non-clinical tasks to contribute to high-quality care.
• Work under the direction of Registered Nurses and other Health Professionals within the Emergency Department.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Organisation

Confidentiality

Education

NZQA Level 3 Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Gisborne HospitalPart-time (64 Hours per fortnight 0.8 FTE)PermanentHealth 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

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our Emergency Department team at Gisborne Hospital. Working under the direction and delegation of Registered Nurses and other Health Professionals, you will provide high quality support to patients, whānau and the wider clinical team. The role includes assisting with patient care activities, maintaining a safe and well-functioning clinical environment, supporting patient flow, and undertaking a range of non-clinical tasks that contribute to excellent patient care and service delivery.

Position Description: Health Care Assistant ED

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Emergency Department at Gisborne Hospital provides acute care services to the Tairāwhiti community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside nursing, medical and allied health professionals to support the delivery of safe, high-quality care in a busy and dynamic environment. For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here More information about our Region see here

About you

• NZQA Level 3 Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to work under direction while also demonstrating initiative and responsibility within your scope of practice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional approach with a commitment to confidentiality, patient safety, and quality care.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning and change.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]

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