Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community
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 RoleIn 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.
Click here to view the position description. About the Team/ServiceWaikato 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 youYou will bring to the role:Previous experience within a healthcare settingExperience working in an acute setting within a New Zealand hospital is desirableDemonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptableExcellent time management skillsExcellent communication skills and a solution-focused attitudeDemonstrated prioritisation and problem-solving skills Working 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 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.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.