Patient Care Assistant (0.6 FTE) – Nights & Weekends

Te Whatu Ora; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Nursing Resource Unit. This role supports direct and non-direct patient care under a registered/enrolled nurse, in various acute areas, while maintaining ward operations.

Key duties include one-on-one patient care, restocking equipment, and supporting the healthcare team. Hours are rostered across Monday to Sunday, with nights and weekends possible; 0.6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight).

Qualifications

• Must hold working rights in New Zealand.
• Well organised with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Adaptable and flexible in different acute settings.
• Able to take direction from various staff.
• Experience in a health setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and non-direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
• Restock and set up equipment; support the nursing team.
• Maintain ward environment to ensure efficient operations.
• Commit to rostered shifts, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Working rights in NZ

Excellentorganizationalskills

Clearcommunication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Nursing Resource Unit. This role supports direct and non-direct patient care under a registered/enrolled nurse, in various acute areas, while maintaining ward operations.

Key duties include one-on-one patient care, restocking equipment, and supporting the healthcare team. Hours are rostered across Monday to Sunday, with nights and weekends possible; 0.6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight).