Health Care Assistant - Intensive Care Ward

Location:  Hutt Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term, Part-time 0.9 FTE Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individual's who are willing to join our team in ICU as a Health Care Assistant.  The role is 0.9 FTE working rostered and rotating 8 hour shifts (AM/PM/N).  Some knowledge and understanding of the health care system would be an advantage.  Computer skills are essential. 

About the Team/Service Location 

We have a dynamic, respectful and a supportive team within the unit.  Team members are professional, friendly and supportive. The successful candidate will be working with the nursing staff, other health care assistants and clerical staff to deliver a high standard of care within the service. 

We offer a supportive workplace culture with commitment to your ongoing professional development. This includes, comprehensive orientation to the role, training and support. 

About you 

• High standard of communication
• Has or working towards New Zealand Certificate in health wellbeing, Level 3
• Some understanding of the health care system would be an advantage
• Computer skills is required in this role
• Must have a current working visa

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@Tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.