Healthcare Assistant - Acute Orthopaedics

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Posted 1 week ago

Job Description

Ward A4, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Health Campus

1.0FTE (40 hours per week) fixed-term position due to parental leave

Shifts rostered across Monday to Sunday; morning, afternoon and night

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

Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and assisting Nursing staff with delegated tasks. The role we have available is a 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) position available due to parental leave from October 2026 - October 2027.

As a Healthcare Assistant you be responsible for

Assisting nursing staff with patient cares

Patient observation

Maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the ward

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

About the Service

Ward A4 is an Acute Orthopaedic ward with an eye for excellence in patient care. It is one of two Acute Orthopaedic wards based at Waipapa Hospital. It has 32 beds and includes a dedicated 8 bed Trauma Unit.

About You

Healthcare Assistant experience

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in an inclusive team environment.

Availability to work across all shifts, Monday to Sunday.

A high attention to detail and the ability to relate to patients and their families.

A good use of initiative and problem-solving skills.

Excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn.

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

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday 26th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

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