Health Care Assistant - Medical Ward
Health Care Assistant - Medical Ward
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Job Description
Health Care Assistant Ward 8 Medicine
Salary Band $60000 - $70000 p.a pro rata KiwiSaver
- Dunedin Hospital
- 0.6 FTE / 48 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
This is a vibrant and dynamic ward that meets the needs of patients presenting with a full range of acute medical conditions. We pride ourselves on having a strong focus on customer service and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork.
This role will see you primarily focusing your attention to the overall needs of the unit. This role is within a clinical environmentand as an exceptional team player you will need to be able to take instruction and direction from the nurses on the ward whilst having a helpful and team focused approach to making a real difference to the patients under our care.
As Health Care Assistant you will be involved in:
- Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
- Patient supervision and/or movement
- Patient cares as required
- Stock reconciliation
- Ward maintenance
- Patient watch 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 NZ work rights as we cannot offer visa sponsorship with this role
- e are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with previous health care experience and from those who are dynamic friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative.
- You will be committed to high standards of practice be well organised and have excellent communication skills.
- It is important that candidates are motivated flexible have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm.
- 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.
- If you enjoy the idea of working in such a vibrant service whilst making a real difference then we would love to hear from you apply today!
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 is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Health Care Assistant Pay Scale between $60100 and $70358 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 10 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
