Health Care Assistant, Surgical

• Gisborne Hospital, Permanent position
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference supporting patients in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy stable permanent employment, professional support, and the chance to grow your skills within a close-knit, supportive hospital 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

The primary focus of this role is to support patients and their whānau by delivering safe, appropriate, and effective care under the direction of Registered Nurses and the wider clinical team. To ensure the continued provision of high-quality care, Ward 9 (Surgical Ward) is seeking applications from Health Care Assistants with a passion for providing excellent patient support in an acute surgical environment.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is passionate about delivering compassionate care and exceptional services to our patients. The Ward 9 surgical team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and surgical excellence in a warm and supportive environment.

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About you

As a Health Care Assistant, you will bring:

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant (preferably in a surgical or acute care setting) or a relevant Level 3–4 NZQA qualification in Health & Support Assistance or other relevant qualification. 
• A commitment to delivering high-quality care and supporting patients with daily activities
• A friendly, empathetic, and respectful manner with patients, whānau, and colleagues
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Basic Computer skills

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zola.Mckenzie@tdh.org.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.