Health Care Assistant - Nursing Resource Team
- Waikato Hospital
- Permanent Part Time
- Passionate about working in the health sector and would enjoy a variety of clinical inpatient areas and patients to care for?
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
Working under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse you will be deployed to work in a variety of clinical areas within the hospital assisting with patients with activities of daily living (ADL’s). You will be expected to work a variety of shifts; AM, PM and night shifts. You will have the opportunity to form collaborative relationships with Charge Nurse Managers (CNM), shift co-ordinators and all colleagues of the wider health team. No two days are the same, if you are in search of variety – this is the position for you. We offer a supportive environment with a Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Co-ordinators (CNC) and a Charge Nurse Manger (CNM) to assist with your development.
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About the Team
The Nursing Resource Team at Waikato DHB are an internal bureau of nurses who provide relief and support across all other nursing services, as and when required. Our family orientated team gives you the opportunity to become multi-skilled and increase your knowledge by working in a variety of specialty and clinical areas. We offer clinical education, coaching and PDRP support from competent to expert levels.
About you
We are looking for candidates with:
- Previous experience working in a health care setting in New Zealand
- Preference will be given to those who have achieved health related NZQA unit standards Level 3 or 4 core competencies.
- An ability to work across all shifts AM/PM/Nights 7 days a week
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 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 22 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
