Health Care Assistant
5 days ago
- Bay of Islands Hospital
- Permanent, part time and full time positions available
- Make an impact in the community and have further professional development opportunities to advance your career
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
This role will see you working in our busy Emergency department and in the General Ward at Bay of Islands Hospital under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse and assist patients to meet their activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs. You will also perform delegated patient care duties to enhance the satisfaction of the patient and housekeeping duties to provide a clean, tidy and organised environment.
You will be working on a shift roster between Monday-Sundays.
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About the Team/Service/Location
Bay of Islands Hospital is located in Kawakawa and provides care to the people of the Bay of Islands and the Mid North. The 20-bed hospital provides comprehensive medical and paediatric services, with all the support services and also provides a substantial community health service.
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About you
Ideally, we are looking for Health Care Assistants with previous acute hospital experience. You will need to have excellent communication skills and who are patient, flexible, and adaptable. You will need to work well under the direction and delegation of others and enjoy variety.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
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 28 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on NL-
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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