Dargaville - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community
Surgical Services - Whangarei HospitalPermanent full-time position, working 40 hours per weekTraining provided, join our team today!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 RoleUnder the direction and delegation of a registered nurse (RN) or Midwife the HCA provides assistance to patients to meet their activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs.
The HCA will perform delegated patient care duties to enhance the satisfaction of the patient and housekeeping duties to provide a clean tidy and organized environment.Functioning as 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.The HCA provides efficiency and quality of care by focusing on patient comfort.Click here to view the position description.About the LocationFor more information on living and working in Northland, click hereAbout youExcellent command of verbal and written EnglishNo experience is necessary - training will be provided on siteWhilst not essential, a NZQA health care qualification at level 3 or above, current first aid certificate and/or two years experience in the health sector as an HCA or in a related role is desiredWorking 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 by 24th October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews 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.