Health Care Assistant - OPR 2at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato -
About the RoleCome and join our team in General Medicine OPR2. We are a fast-paced ward, providing nursing care and interventions to Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation patients. The role requires you to work under the direction and delegation of the Registered Nurse.
Successful applicants will be expected to be available to work a variety of shifts including night shifts. Key responsibilities:Assist the Registered Nurses in patient careAssist patients with personal care and activities of daily livingProvide a clean, safe and tidy environment for patients and staffMaintain stock levels and distributing supplies, linen, equipment throughout the ward Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/ServiceAs a Health Care Assistant in Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation, we offer you:An exciting working environmentA thorough orientationSupport in the development of your portfolioOngoing professional development About youTo be successful in this role, you must have:Previous experience working in a health care setting in New ZealandCurrent legal right to work in New Zealand Preference will be given to those who have achieved health-related NZQA unit standards.
How to ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on Monday, 8 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.