Healthcare Assistant

7 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch
  • Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch
  • 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Fixed term till April 2026 due to Parental Leave
  • 24/7 rotating roster. Morning, Afternoon and Nights - Monday to Sunday

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.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Australasia as a Healthcare Assistant. We are looking for an engaging and friendly Healthcare Assistant to join our nursing team.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be providing support and care to patients and whanau arriving and being treated in all areas of the Emergency Department. You will be responsible for carrying out daily tasks within your shift and working in collaboration with colleagues. You will be supported by the nursing team with ongoing educational opportunities specific to your role.

About the Service

Based in the Waipapa building, our department is divided into functional areas and sees an average of 137,000 presentations per year.

About you

You will enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a high level of confidentiality, and the ability to work well under pressure.

  • Ability to work Morning, Afternoon and Nights
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Initiative and a proactive approach to work
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Engaging personality with energy and enthusiasm
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Physically fit and able to be on your feet for an entire shift as the role involves a lot of walking around the department.

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 Tuesday 8th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury

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