Healthcare Assistant- Outpatients

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury

Timaru Hospital

Permanent 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight)

Outpatients Department

Support High-Quality Care for Patients Across a Range of Specialist Services

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients team at Timaru Hospital.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care and assisting the smooth day-to-day operation of our busy Outpatients Department. Working alongside nursing, medical, administration, and allied health staff, you will provide practical support that contributes to a positive experience for patients and whānau.

This is a varied role that may include supporting patients during their outpatient appointments, preparing clinical areas, assisting with patient flow, undertaking delegated patient care activities, maintaining stock levels, cleaning and preparing equipment, and supporting the wider team with administrative and non-clinical tasks. The role requires a flexible and proactive approach along with a genuine commitment to patient care.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Outpatients Department provides a wide range of specialist clinics and services to people across South Canterbury. As part of the team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment supporting the delivery of care across multiple specialties while helping ensure patients receive a welcoming, efficient, and professional service.

Based in Timaru, South Canterbury offers an outstanding lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times, and easy access to beaches, mountains, lakes, hiking, skiing, and cycling. It's the perfect place to build your career while enjoying genuine work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have

A genuine interest in patient care and supporting positive health outcomes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A friendly, professional, and caring approach

The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment

Confidence using computer systems and technology

A commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy

The ability to follow direction while working independently when required

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori

Desirable

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or above), or willingness to work towards this qualification.

Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, or in a healthcare environment

Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices

Experience working with patients, whānau, or members of the public in a service-focused role

* Knowledge of safe manual handling techniques.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant collective agreement and salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health NZ Careers website.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at [email protected].

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.