Health Care Assistant

3 months ago


Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Health Care Assistant - Adult Inpatient Mental Health UnitWhakatāne Hospital

**Employment Type**: Casual
The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
We are interested to hear from Health Care Assistants (HCA) who are looking for new opportunities in the field of Mental Health. Our Whakatāne Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit has casual vacancies available.
The HCA role is to assist the Registered Nurse in delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients in hospital. This position involves working under the direction of nursing teams who are committed to delivering comprehensive, quality care to patients.
Working in the Inpatient Team, you will be part of our multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering high quality care to our consumer group and be part of continuous improvement. This is an excellent unit to develop a broad range of skills and experience for career progression. You will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and continue learning. You will be working within a small team which allows you to be involved with activities to get to know the patients.
About you | Ko wai koe
Preferred applicants will have a certificate in Health Care Assistance Level 4 (or other relevant qualification) and have current experience working as an HCA in a health care setting or in a related health care service. You must also be entitled to work in New Zealand.
The role available is for casual hours, working ‘as and when required' to cover days with high demand at Whakatāne Hospital.
Mō Tātou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
About us | Ko wai mātou

**We can offer you**:

- Orientation & training support
- Staff are supported to attend ongoing training courses
- Onsite hospital gym
- Free carparking

Living in the sunniest place in New Zealand isn't the only reason people have to smile in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Our stunning region offers New Zealand's recently voted favourite beach, endless other coastlines to ancient forests and is blessed with breath-taking landscapes and rich Māori culture. We showcase the perfect place to explore a wide range of nature-based pursuits - you don't have to forsake your career either, in fact why not enhance it with a better work-life balance.
See and Do | Whakatāne NZ
Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply



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