Health Care Assistant - Cath Lab
Waikato Hospital, Hamilton
- Permanent, part-time (0.9 FTE 72 hours/fortnight)
- Rotating, rostered shifts
- Are you a health care assistant looking for a challenge? Do you work well as part of a team and are able to use your prioritisation skills and initiative?
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
In this role you will work within the cardiac cath lab providing support and assistance to the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients undergoing a variety of cardiac procedures. The successful applicant will be flexible, with good prioritisation and time management skills.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide patient care, support patient flow and assist with tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse.
- Support the nursing team to deliver a clean, safe, organised and tidy environment for patients and staff.
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About the Team/Service
Waikato Hospital is a tertiary referral centre for the Waikato District, with our multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures. Alongside four labs, we have a 14-bed unit that provides pre and post procedure care to our patients from the hours of 0700 to 2030 hours - Monday to Sunday.
About you
You will bring to the role:
- Previous experience within a healthcare setting
- Experience working in an acute setting within a New Zealand hospital is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent communication skills and a solution-focused attitude
- Demonstrated prioritisation and problem-solving skills
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To 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 Friday, 22 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.