Healthcare Assistant - Perioperative

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised onsite hospital gym

Onsite parking

Discounted goods

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes (Whakatane Hospital) is seeking a permanent Health Care Assistant in the Perioperative department to join a dedicated nursing team.

Based at Whakatane Hospital, this full-time role offers ongoing education opportunities and a supportive environment where patient care quality is the priority.

Qualifications

• Have a caring nature with a good work ethic.
• Current experience working as an HCA in a health care setting or related health service.
• Certificate in Health Care Assistance Level 3 or 4 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the nursing team to deliver comprehensive quality care.
• Support perioperative care and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Health Care Assistant Certificate (Level 3/4)

Job description

Based at Whakatane Hospital

Permanent Full-time Position 1 FTE (40 hours per week)

• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• onsite parking
• Discounted goods

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systems that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We currently have a permanent position available for a Health Care Assistant in the Perioperative department at Whakatane Hospital.

The successful applicant will be team player, have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Health care assistants work under the direction of a highly motivated, friendly and enthusiastic nursing team who are committed to delivering comprehensive quality care. We offer and support education opportunities.

About the Team/Service/Location

Join a high-performing team that thrives on promoting excellence and collaboration.

Based in the beautiful coastal town in the Bay of Plenty, the Perioperative Department is a hub of innovation and exceptional care, offering you the chance to grow and thrive in your career.

For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty click here

About you

• Have a caring nature with a good work ethic
• Current experience working as an HCA in a health care setting or in a related health care service
• Have a certificate in Health Care Assistance of Level 3 or 4 is preferred

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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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.