Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department
Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department
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Job Description
Health Care Assistant Emergency Department
Salary Band $60000 - $70000 p.a prorata Kiwisaver
- Dunedin Hospital
- 0.4 FTE (32 hours per fortnight)
- Permanent vacancy
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
Our Emergency Department is a very busy service. We have a triage area a rapid assessment area dedicated resuscitation areas acute sub-acute and paediatric cubicles. Our department carries out all acute care including full patient resuscitation facilities management of trauma fractures injuries etc. It is expected that the successful candidates will participate in all aspects of the roster including weekends and night shifts as we operate 24/7. It is therefore important you have the flexibility to commit to these rostered shifts.
As Health Care Assistant you will be involved in:
- Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
- Patient movement
- Patient cares as required.
- Stock reconciliation
- Ward maintenance
- Patient watch/supervision with one-on-one care as required.
About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
- Must already hold work rights as these roles do not qualify for visa sponsorship.
- Committed to high standards of practice
- Well organised and have excellent communication skills.
- Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential whether than experience is gained from within a professional environment or from caring for children or family members.
Working for 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 our diverse Mori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.
Salary range
This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($60100 p.a) and Step 5 ($70358 p.a prorata) of the HCA scale
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 14 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Ben Kingsbury
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Employment Type
Full Time
