Health Care Assistant - SCBU
Permanent, full time or part time hours negotiable
Are you a dedicated Health Care Assistant, ready to thrive in a high-performing team environment? Our unit relies on the skill, heart, and commitment of HCAs to perform at a high level and help keep daily operations running smoothly. In our dynamic environment, this role is truly valued.
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
The Special Care Baby Unit at North Shore Hospital are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join their team. Duties include changing sterilising fluids, cleaning equipment, stock management, baby clothes washing, answering the phone and doorbell, and keeping the unit and facilities (e.g parent lounge and overnight rooms) organised and clean.The role has no direct patient care.
To view the position description, please click here.
About Us
North Shore Hospital has a 12 bed Level 2 Special Care Baby Unit that provides care for babies born as early as 32 weeks, and as small as 1500g, who require neonatal support.
Our SCBU team is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment. We pride ourselves on our team culture and values, and on the excellent nursing care we provide in partnership to infants and their families. We value the contribution that nurses make and support their professional growth and development.
Health New Zealand Waitemata provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.
For more information on living and working in Waitemata District, click here.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a hospital settingStrong customer service and communication skills
The ability to work independently with a mature, calm, and consistent personality, and the ability to work to support a team
An understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of tidiness and hygiene throughout the unit
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 now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 15th August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Job reference: WDHB20163