Health Care Assistant - General Surgery Ward M12
- Ward M2/M12, Surgical Department - Waikato Hospital
- Permanent Full and Part-time positions
About the Role
You will have the opportunity to work within the General Surgery ward providing support and assistance to the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures pre and post operatively. This includes step down HDU/ICU and trauma patients. The successful applicant will be flexible, with good prioritisation and time management skills.
Key responsibilities:
- Attend to patient needs with compassion and diligence
- Assist Registered Nurses with delegated tasks
- Ensure smooth patient flow
- Maintain a clean environment for both patients and staff
- Support the nursing team
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About the Service
The Te Whatu Ora, Waikato Surgical Department is a leading tertiary care facility serving patients throughout the Midlands region. You will work alongside Registered Nurses to provide optimal patient care.
Our Benefits
- Rostered and rotating shifts
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development
- Supportive team environment
- Recognition for your contributions to patient care
About you
Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
- Previous experience within a healthcare setting
- Previous experience working in an acute setting within a New Zealand hospital as an HCA is desirable
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Has excellent time management skills
- Have excellent communication skills and a solution focused attitude
- Demonstrates prioritisation and problem solving skills
- NZ Work Visa
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 15 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Komal Kaur at Komal.Kaur@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.