Health Care Assistant - Medical Wardat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley -
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley Lower Hutt
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Patients receive support for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management.
The team also cares for people at the end of life and those choosing Assisted Dying who cannot access this service in the community.The Medical Ward is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supported by a friendly and collaborative team.
You'll be well-supported by our Associate Charge Nurse Managers (ACNMs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Health Care Assistants (HCAs), and Nurse Educators, all working together to provide excellent patient care.About you Possess a Health and Wellbeing: Health Assistance Level 3 qualification, or demonstrate a willingness to complete it within an agreed timeframeExhibit a warm, compassionate, and empathetic approach to patient careDeliver consistently high-quality care across all tasks and interactionsMaintain composure in emergency situations, and effectively support patients experiencing confusionCommunicate clearly and respectfully with patients, whānau, and the healthcare teamWork collaboratively and contribute positively as a valued member of the teamWorking at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is
We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
- Hutt HospitalContract: Permanent, Part Time 0.9 FTE Rostered and RotatingHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
- re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role The Health Care Assistant (HCA) on the Medical Ward plays a vital role in supporting the team to deliver high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, providing support for patients under observation and engagement, and contributing to the overall functioning of the ward.This includes tasks such as meal delivery, bed making, restocking supplies, and other duties that help maintain a safe and efficient care environment.About the Team/Service Location This role is based in the Medical Ward at Hutt Hospital, a 54-bed ward caring for patients aged 15 and over.
The ward provides care for a wide range of medical conditions, including acute, sub-acute, and chronic illnesses.Patients receive support for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management.
The team also cares for people at the end of life and those choosing Assisted Dying who cannot access this service in the community.The Medical Ward is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supported by a friendly and collaborative team.
You'll be well-supported by our Associate Charge Nurse Managers (ACNMs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Health Care Assistants (HCAs), and Nurse Educators, all working together to provide excellent patient care.About you Possess a Health and Wellbeing: Health Assistance Level 3 qualification, or demonstrate a willingness to complete it within an agreed timeframeExhibit a warm, compassionate, and empathetic approach to patient careDeliver consistently high-quality care across all tasks and interactionsMaintain composure in emergency situations, and effectively support patients experiencing confusionCommunicate clearly and respectfully with patients, whānau, and the healthcare teamWork collaboratively and contribute positively as a valued member of the teamWorking at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is
- the weaving of wellness
- . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply To apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 2 September.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
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