Health Care Assistant, Ward 9 - General Surgery 0.5 FTE

The remuneration range for this role is $60,100 - $70,358 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO HNZ Collective Agreement 31 March 2023 - 31 October 2024

Position Description | Health Care Assistant

• Tairāwhiti, Gisborne  
• Rostered/Rotating
• Permanent, part-time (x2 0.5 FTE positions)

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

This role exists to provide support to the Surgical Ward to assist them to provide an effective service for patients and their families. 

Previous experience working in a care environment, sound oral and written communication skills and an understanding and respect for patient confidentiality is essential.

A level 3 Health & Wellbeing certification is also required.

For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Chris Dyson chris.dyson@tdh.org.nz

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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” If you have any questions about the role, please contact Chris Dyson at Chris.Dyson@tdh.org.nz .

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.