Healthcare Assistant

Tamaki Health; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Work-life balance focused on employee

Job summary

Riccarton Clinic in Christchurch is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our busy team, supporting clinical staff and delivering patient care under RN supervision.

We offer a friendly, inclusive workplace with comprehensive onboarding, competitive remuneration, and work-life balance aimed at staff wellness. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday on rostered shifts between 7:30am and 8:30pm.

Qualifications

• Relevant Health Care Assistant qualification preferred.
• Experience assisting with minor surgical procedures and clinical treatments is an advantage.
• Strong administrative skills including patient recalls, cervical screening coordination, and dashboard management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with clinical administrative tasks.
• Providing clinical support and patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical support under RN supervision

Attention to detail

Education

Health Care Assistant qualification

Job description

• Locations 4 Yaldhurst Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, NZ

Job Description

Health Care Assistant

About us:

Riccarton Clinic is a busy combined General Practice and Urgent Care clinic located at Church Corner, Upper Riccarton. Open every day of the year from 8.00am to 8.00pm, our team of 110+ health professionals en-sures that the healthcare needs of many are met. We are deeply committed to health equity, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background, receive respectful, inclusive, and high-quality care.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be pivotal in this dynamic organisation that offers superior service and high-quality clinical care.

About the role:

An opportunity is now open for a Health Care Assistant to join our incredible team of health care professionals. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional care and exceeding patient expectations.

This is a fantastic chance to further your healthcare career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities includes:

• Assisting with clinical administrative tasks
• Providing clinical support and patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday in rostered shifts between 7:30am and 8:30pm.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual with exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to teamwork. The successful candidate will ideally possess:
A relevant Health Care Assistant qualification is preferred.

• Experience assisting with minor surgical procedures and clinical treatments is an advantage
• Strong administrative skills, including patient recalls, cervical screening coordination, and dashboard management.
• A proactive approach, excellent work ethic, maturity, and outstanding time-management skills.
• A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to inclusive and equitable healthcare delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional, articulate, and empathetic manner.
• The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and their family/whānau.

What we offer:

• A fantastic and supportive team.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Comprehensive on-boarding and training programmes.
• Work-life balance with a focus on employee wellness.