Health Care Assistant Ward 5, 0.8Fte

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Gisborne Hospital is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join Ward 5 on a part-time 0.8FTE basis (64 hours per fortnight). You will assist with patient care, support safe and effective healthcare delivery, and help maintain a safe ward environment.

The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care, with opportunities to work in a busy adult medical ward within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. NZQA Level 3 Health & Wellbeing or Year 1 of Nursing preferred; excellent communication and

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 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Education

NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Year 1 Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

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

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. For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here More information about our Region see here

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.