Health Care Assistant - Medical Services - Ward 14 - Whangarei
- Ward 14 and Ward 2 - Medical and Elder Services, Whangarei Hospital
- Permanent, part-time positions working 24 hours per week
- Rostered Shifts – Monday to Sunday (including night shifts)
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
The primary purpose of this role is to work under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse (RN) or Midwife to provide assistance to patients to meet their activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs. The HCA will perform delegated patient care duties to enhance the satisfaction of the patient and housekeeping duties to provide a clean tidy and organised environment.
As an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, the HCA is not responsible for decision making in terms of patient care, planning, assessment, monitoring or evaluation of care. The HCA provides efficiency and quality of care by focusing on patient comfort.
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About the Team/Service/Location
Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.
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About you
- At least 2 years secondary schooling
- Proficiency in reading, speaking and writing English
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Whilst not essential, prior experience in healthcare and a certificate in Health and Wellbeing is advantageous
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 19th March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
