Care Associate - Emergency Department

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Emergency Department
• Permanent, Part-time 32 hour’s per fortnight (0.4 FTE)
• Job Security & Growth – Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.

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

As a Care Associate in the Emergency Department, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of urgent and life-saving care. Working alongside a skilled and fast-paced clinical team, you will assist with patient care, maintain a clean and safe environment, and provide comfort and reassurance to patients and their whānau during what is often a stressful time.

This is a rewarding role where no two shifts are the same. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to acute healthcare in a meaningful way, develop your skills, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of emergency clinicians and support staff work collaboratively to deliver 24/7 emergency care to the Hawke’s Bay community. We are passionate about providing compassionate, responsive care in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Care Associate, you will be compassionate, adaptable, and committed to patient wellbeing.

• Experience in a healthcare or patient support role (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks
• Calm under pressure with a willingness to work in a fast-paced setting

Working at 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE 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 Abby Golden via email on Abby.golden@hbdhb.govt.nz

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