Health Care Assistant Ward 5, 0.8FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora is seeking a part-time Health Care Assistant to support patient care in Ward 5, Gisborne. You will assist with clinical and non-clinical tasks, helping to maintain a safe ward environment and enhance patient and whānau wellbeing within a busy Adult Medical Ward.

The role requires excellent communication, team-focused collaboration, and a commitment to safe, respectful care in a fast-paced setting. NZQA Level 3 Health & Wellbeing or Year 1 of Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 as part of a team.
• Commitment to safe, respectful and person-centred care.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant; experience in an acute healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and support delivery of safe, effective healthcare.
• Help maintain a safe ward environment for patients and staff.
• Undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks to meet service needs.
• Contribute to the wellbeing and experience of patients and whānau.

Education

NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing; or Year 1 of Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HAU02884

Location:

North Island - Gisborne - Gisborne

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community