Health Care Assistant - Nursing Resource Unitat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern60,100 - 70,358

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Health Care Assistant

  • Nurse Resource UnitSalary Band
  • $60,000 - $70,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver Dunedin Hospital0.6 FTE / 48 Hours per fortnightPermanent Vacancy 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 important role you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse and maintain the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning including: Patient watch/ supervision and/or movement with one-on-one care Restocking and setting up of equipmentGeneral department housekeeping Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teamClerical duties as required,Stock reconciliationYou will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shifts, Hours of work are Monday to Sunday inclusive, based on rostered shifts including nights and weekends.
About usTe Whatu Ora
  • Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About youMust hold working rights in New ZealandWell organised, with a positive can do attitude and be able to communicate clearly and openly,Must be able to take direction from a variety of staff,Experience working with people from a health setting will be advantageous, If you enjoy the idea of gaining valuable experience within a health setting and really making a difference, we would love to hear from you, apply today!

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.
Salary rangeThis role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($60,100 p.a) and Step 5 ($70,358 p.a prorata) of the HCA scale.
How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 26 June 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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