Health Care Assistant - Community Nursing - Casual

• Health Care Assistant - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Casual, as and when required.
• A flexible casual opportunity to support patients in the community while working as part of a caring, multidisciplinary nursing team.

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 Health Care Assistant - Community Nursing (Casual), you will provide clinical, technical and clerical support to nurses and other health professionals delivering care in community settings. Working under delegation from a Registered or Enrolled Nurse, you’ll assist with patient care activities (once appropriately trained), ensure patient comfort and safety, and contribute to the smooth running of the service.

Your work will include supporting patients with dignity and respect, completing delegated administrative and supply tasks, maintaining equipment, and assisting the team to deliver safe and timely care. This is a casual role, offering flexibility to work as and when required across community nursing services.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be part of the Community Nursing Service, based from Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital and the Napier Health Centre, supporting nursing teams who deliver care directly into homes and community settings across the region.

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About you

You are caring, reliable and comfortable working with people in their own homes and community environments. You will have:

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Health Assistance or be currently enrolled and actively working toward it or be committed to starting within six months
• A current full, unendorsed NZ driver licence
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using computers and mobile devices
• Strong customer service skills and a respectful, patient‑centred approach
• Ability to work well within a team and follow delegated instructions
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equitable health outcomes

Desired:

• Previous experience in the health sector or community settings
• Experience working autonomously
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice

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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 26 October 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dee, Dee.Repko@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.