Healthcare Assistant

3 days ago


Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Tewhatuora Full time
Healthcare Assistant - Orthopaedic Clinic

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital or Kenepuru when required

Contract: Permanent Full time Monday to Friday 0800-1630

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 are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We have a full-time role for our supportive Wellington Hospital Team. The HCA provides assistance to the health care team, by focusing on patients' comfort and performing delegated patient care duties, including assisting with safe mobilising and service activities as required. In addition, the HCA supports the team with other non-patient tasks as assigned.

You will be based in the Wellington Orthopaedic Clinic but may occasionally be required to cover our clinics in Kenepuru. This is a busy fast clinic that can see up to 100 patients per day, and we are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to support the nursing team.

  • Supporting nursing staff with patient care and comfort
  • Assisting nursing staff with patient flow (ensuring clinics flow)
  • Maintaining oversight of clinical supplies and restocking as needed
  • Maintaining a clean environment to a high standard
  • Maintaining oversight of equipment and supplies required by the nursing team
  • Other tasks as assigned by the nursing team

About our team

In the Orthopaedic Clinic, we are focused on Acute Fracture Management and assessment of Orthopaedic Conditions. We are a supportive team of dedicated Orthopaedic Nurses who work together for the best outcomes for their patients. We encourage a learning environment and welcome learning opportunities.

Your Attributes:

  • Friendly and welcoming
  • Willingness to go the extra mile
  • Positive attitude towards health and wellbeing

Your tasks include:

  • Restocking of equipment and materials needed for plastering
  • Supporting the running of clinics
  • Ensuring clinic rooms are freshly made up
  • Ensuring equipment is safe and able to be used
  • Working under the guidance and direction of Registered and Enrolled Nurses
  • Flexible multitasking and time management skills
  • Level 3 NZQA National Certificate in Community Support Services (or equivalent) or willing to work towards this
  • Previous experience working in a healthcare environment would be an advantage

Working at 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the specified date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.

Job details

Job Reference: NM070-25

Location: North Island - Wellington - Porirua, North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise: Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital/Community

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