Health Care Assistant Surgical Ward 9, 0.7 Perm, Nelson

Health Care Assistant Surgical Ward 9, 0.7 Perm Health Care Assistants– Surgical Services (Ward 9) Health Care Assistant Surgical Ward (Ward 9) Nelson Hospital Permanent 0.7FTE Role Opportunity to learn and further develop your skills Work alongside our nursing team to help provide care for patientsHealth 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 We have a 0.7FTE permanent position available (working 56 hours a fortnight) within our surgical ward which has a strong Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, and Otolaryngology focus in an acute and elective environment.You will be working across AM and PM shifts rostered Monday to Sunday as follows: About the Team/Location We practice in a collaborative patient partnership model of care to achieve best outcomes for our patients/families and whānau. 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.Applicants must be entitled to work in NZ at the time of applying for their applications to be considered. Applications must be submitted online via our careers site. About You We are looking for an individual with a mature outlook and proven ability to communicate in a clear, considerate manner with genuine compassion.You will also have 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. 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 15.05.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter at or for more role-specific questions please contact Lynne Bary, Charge Nurse Manager Ward 9 .We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr