Primary Health Care Assistant — Corrections Facility

Department of Corrections NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Public Service organisation

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ is seeking Health Care Assistants for Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland. The role focuses on administering medications, triaging patients, and supporting health care delivery within a primary health care setting under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

Experience with complex health/disability needs and NZ regulatory eligibility are required. This is a values-led health team committed to high standards of care and public safety within correctional facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with patients who have complex health/disability needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively and under instruction.
• Non-judgemental approach to care.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as directed by nursing staff.
• Triage patients and support primary health care delivery.
• Assist in health care activities under supervision of Registered Nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

Triage

Collaborative work

Non-judgemental approach

NZ work eligibility

Education

NZ registration/qualification

Job description

Department of Corrections NZ is seeking Health Care Assistants for Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland. The role focuses on administering medications, triaging patients, and supporting health care delivery within a primary health care setting under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

Experience with complex health/disability needs and NZ regulatory eligibility are required. This is a values-led health team committed to high standards of care and public safety within correctional facilities.