Casual Health Care Associate - Pre and Postoperative Surgery

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Pre and Postoperative Surgery
• Casual
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate and high-quality patient care? We are looking for a dedicated Health Care Associate to join our pre and postoperative surgical team. This is a casual role offering a dynamic and rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact patient recovery and comfort.

As a Health Care Associate in our surgical services team, you will:

• Provide direct patient care and support to individuals before and after surgery.
• Assist with pre-operative preparations and post-operative recovery tasks.
• Monitor patients’ condition and communicate effectively with the nursing and surgical teams.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patients.
• Support the promotion of independence, dignity, and respect in patient care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our pre and postoperative surgery team is a close-knit, highly skilled group of nurses, health care associates, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced and supportive environment. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, we work together to ensure that every patient receives safe, respectful, and compassionate care from admission to discharge. We also support ongoing staff development and value the contributions of every team member.

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

• Previous experience in a hospital or surgical unit is desirable.
• Certificate or training in health care support (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, team-oriented, and proactive approach to patient care.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.

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 Tania Stander via email on tania.stander@hbdhb.govt.nz

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