Primary Health Care Assistant — Complex Care Support

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support primary health care delivery for people with complex health needs. You will administer medications and triage patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, contributing to a high-performing health-led team.

Experience in NZ healthcare, a Level 3 HCA cert, and a collaborative, non-judgemental approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with patients who have complex health and/or disability needs.
• Level 3 Health Care Assistant certification.
• Ability to work collaboratively and under instruction.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Triaging patients and assisting in primary health care delivery.
• Collaborate with health care team to support patients with complex needs.

Skills

Experience with complex health/disabil

Team collaboration

Non-judgemental approach

Education

Level 3 Health Care Assistant certification

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support primary health care delivery for people with complex health needs. You will administer medications and triage patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, contributing to a high-performing health-led team.

Experience in NZ healthcare, a Level 3 HCA cert, and a collaborative, non-judgemental approach are essential.