Health Care Assistant - Ophthalmologyat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau60100.0 - 70358.0

Ophthalmology - Surgical Outpatients Department, Whangarei HospitalPermanent, full-time position working 40 hours per weekRostered Shifts Monday to SundaySupport safe care for patients/tūroro/tangata whai ora and whānau and the maintenance of a safe, pleasant, functional environment as part of the healthcare delivery teamHealth 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 RoleWork under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN) team to:Support the delivery of patient/tūroro/tangata whai ora careMaintain a safe, pleasant and functional environmentAssist in the daily functioning of the department to ensure its smooth running such as housekeeping duties, restocking and some reception/administrative tasks as specifiedAssist with testing and other technical tasksAs an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, the HCA is not responsible for decision making in terms of patient care, planning, assessment, monitoring or evaluation of care.Click here to view the position description.About the Team/Service/LocationOur Ophthalmology Outpatients team is a dedicated, friendly, and skilled group of professionals who work collaboratively to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.For more information on living and working in Northland, click hereAbout youBe adaptable and be willing to work under directionLead with kindnessBasic computer skillsAbility to meet the physical demands of the roleGood communication and interpersonal skillsWhilst not essential, prior experience in healthcare, a certificate in Health and Wellbeing and customer service experience is advantageousWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 28th April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.