Healthcare Assistant - Medical Surgical Ward
Service: Medical Surgical Ward - Acute Services
Contract: Permanent Part Time Hours
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
We are looking for Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and dedicated team at Wairarapa Hospital wanting to make a difference to our patients and their Whanau in Medical Surgical Ward.
If you are an experienced, caring and patient focused and interested in working in MSW we want to hear from you. You will be required to work under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse therefore excellent communication skills are a must.
Your duties will be around assisting Registered Nurses with:
- Providing patients with personal cares
- Keeping the ward and equipment clean, tidy and safely stored
- Storing and restocking supplies
- Directing enquiries and making beds
- Patient watches
We have a permanent part time position available working 48 hours per fortnight, rostered rotating including shift work and weekends.
About our team
This is a combined ward caring for medical, general surgical, orthopaedic, gynaecology, urology and palliative patients. The ward is looking to appoint hours to current team members who have enthusiasm, team spirit and a willingness to learn.
About you- A strong motivation and genuine interest in helping others
- An overwhelming desire to go above and beyond
- A burning need be brilliant at what you do
- Dedication, honesty and reliability
- Reasonable physical fitness as these positions requires someone to stand and work for long periods of time
- Clean and smart personal presentation
- Flexibility and able to work rostered and rotating shifts including weekends (shift work)
- Previous experience within a hospital environment advantageous
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 website by 10th June 2026, 11.59pm, for further information contact Leeann Campbell Recruitment Specialist leeann.campbell@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz