Healthcare Assistant ED WA 0.8

Nelson Marlborough Health; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A permanent position is available as a Health Care Assistant in the Wairau Emergency Department, offering 64 hours of work per fortnight. The role requires assisting nursing staff with patient care and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, and rainbow communities. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a mature outlook as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Workplace wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.
• Mature outlook and ability to work with a variety of people.
• Work in a flexible and methodical manner with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in care delivery and one-to-one patient watches.
• Be part of a dedicated nursing environment.
• Support the delivery of excellent quality care to patients and their whanau.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Year 11 NCEA Level 1 English or equivalent

Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Maths or equivalent

NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

• Permanent 0.8FTE
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred
• You’ll never have an uneventful shift in the Wairau Emergency Department

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

We have a permanent position available as a 0.8FTE role, working 64 hours a fortnight.

Shifts will be rostered and rotating from Monday to Sunday.

Our team is focused on providing excellent quality care and we are committed to improving the experience of patients and their whanau.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches, and other tasks as directed.

About the Team/Location

You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities and workplace wellness programmes.

About You

• We are looking for people with a mature outlook, the ability to get on with a wide variety of people, and excellent communication skills.
• You will also have the ability to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and use appropriate initiative.
• Experience within the health sector is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Year 11 NCEA Level 1 English (or equivalent)
• Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Maths (or equivalent)

Mandatory requirement

*NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, is to be commenced once orientations have been attended.

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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 20.08.25. If you have any general questions, please contact the nursing recruiter at [e-mail] or for more role-specific questions, contact Simon Langford, Charge Nurse Manager ED/HDU, at [e-mail].

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