Health Care Assistant Ward 5, 0.8Fte

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Hauora Tairāwhiti in Gisborne is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support patient care on a busy adult medical ward. The role focuses on safe, respectful, and person-centred care, working as part of a collaborative team to meet service needs.

You will assist with clinical and non-clinical tasks, contribute to maintaining a safe ward, and help enhance the wellbeing of patients and their whānau in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 3 Health & Wellbeing certificate or Year 1 Bachelor of Nursing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safe, respectful, and person-centred care.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Desirable: Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant.
• Desirable: Experience in an acute healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Adaptability

Experience as HCA

Acute care experience

Education

NZQA Level 3 Health & Wellbeing certificate

Year 1 of Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Vacancy No: HAU02884

• 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.

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.