Health Care Assistant - Intensive Coronary Care Unit Nelson …

Health Care Assistant - Intensive Coronary Care Unit Nelson Permanent Health Care Assistant ICCU Nelson Hospital Shifts are rotating and rostered, Monday– Sunday Previous healthcare experience is preferred 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 As a Health Care Assistant, you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches, and other tasks as directed. We have a permanent position working 0.9FTE (72 hours a fortnight) rostered and rotating Monday to Sunday. Shift times are Morning Shift 0700-1530H, Afternoon Shift 1445-2315H, and Night Shift 2245-0715H.About the Team/Service The Nelson ICCU is a close and supportive team that works well together to provide the best outcomes for the patients and whānau that we care for. We have a nine bed unit that caters to ICU, Coronary Care, and High Dependency patients, and the successful candidate will provide care for all of these patients. Each day brings something new with opportunities to learn and grow. Our team has regular social gatherings that make the most of living in this beautiful area of New Zealand, and we welcome new members to the team.About You We are looking for people with a mature outlook, the ability to get on with a wide variety of people, and who have excellent communication skills. You will need the ability to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and use appropriate initiative.Experience within the health sector is preferred, but is not essential as full training will be provided. Qualifications Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent) Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent) Mandatory requirement *NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained , is to be commenced once orientations have been attended.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 23.05.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter at or for more role specific questions please contact Dominica Cresswell, Charge Nurse ManagerICCU/HDU at will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr