Accident & Medical / General Ward – Kaitaia Hospital
Permanent, full time position (1.0FTE), working 40 hours per week on rostered shifts
Full training and support provided
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 RoleThe primary purpose of the Health Care Assistant role is to work alongside your colleagues to provide assistance to patients to meet their needs of daily living, comfort and safety needs. Working under the direction and delegation of Nursing and Midwifery, this role contributes to supporting safe care for patients and whanau by assisting with delegated activities and supporting the maintenance of a safe, pleasant, functional environment as part of the healthcare delivery team.You will be based either in the Accident & Medical Department, or the General Ward. It will involve working on a shift roster between Monday – Sundays, 40 hours per week.Tasks included:
Assistance with meals and drinks service
Answering patient call bells and reporting to the supervising Nurse any patient requirements that fall outside of support functions
Hygiene, toileting, dressing, eating/drinking and mobilisation assistance as directed
Checking, ordering and restocking of supplies
Maintenance and cleaning of sluice room and treatment areas
Assistance with bed making, assembling patient bed spaces for admission and discharge
Cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Performing reception and greeting functions in a professional manner
Use communication skills (verbal and non verbal) to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and the health care team
to view the position description.About the Team/Service/ LocationKaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealand’s northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and paediatric ward with all the supporting services, and also provides a substantial community health service.For more information on living and working in Northland clickAbout youWe are looking someone who is physically fit to assist with lifting/moving patients and equipment. You will need to have an excellent standard of written and oral English language.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to organise workload and manage time effectively
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 9 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Team onWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
