Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community
This support may include clinical and non-clinical tasks. As an HCA you take responsibility for ensuring the immediate patient environment is suitable to patient needs and patients have clear access to clinics and toilet services. The HCA will carry out assigned tasks as directed by the CNM and as indicted in the position description.You may also be required to support the nursing team and patients by delivering supplies in the city/outlying areas and/or carrying out minor clinical tasks, as directed by the nurse manager/co-ordinator.About the Team/Service/ LocationA typical district nursing team incorporates Registered Nurses (RNs), nursing assistants, alongside the client and their family, using generalist and specialist skills to provide holistic care in the home and community.
The team emphasizes a restorative, socio-ecological approach, recognizing social determinants of health, and functions as an intermediary between hospital and community care, providing transitional care and enabling self-care.Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand.The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click hereAbout youAs a Health Care Assistant, you willHold a current drivers licence for both manual and automatic vehicles.Click here for Position DescriptionClick here for Collective Agreement (if applicable)Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.