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Where you'll be working: Waikato HospitalThe details: Permanent part-time and full time HCA positions working within the Nursing Resource Team
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Be part of the national transformation in Health
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Work in a variety of clinical areas within the hospital
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Comprehensive orientation included
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Are you passionate about working in the health sector and would enjoy a variety of clinical inpatient areas and patients to care for? We're looking for enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to join our team. Working under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse you will be deployed to work in a variety of clinical areas within the hospital assisting with patients with activities of daily living (ADL's). You will be expected to work a variety of shifts; AM, PM and night shifts. A comprehensive orientation is included and you will be encouraged and supported to complete your HCA merit steps.
Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)
Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
The Nursing Resource Team provides an opportunity to work across a number of clinical settings such as surgical, orthopaedics, cardiovascular, medical, older persons and rehabilitation, paediatrics, woman's and critical care areas covering care partners, sick leave and vacancy deficits.
Mōu | About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
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Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
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Previous experience working in a health care setting in New Zealand
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Preference will be given to those who have achieved health related NZQA unit standards Level 3 or 4 core competencies
As an accredited employer with Immigration NZ we have a responsibility to employ New Zealanders who fit the requirements of the role. Please note that due to the requirements and nature of this role we would not be able to support an employer assisted work visa.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart
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Whakamana – Give and earn respect
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Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me
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Mauri Pai – Fair play
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Whakapakari – Growing the good
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Kotahitanga – Stronger together
It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.
We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.
Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.
Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women's and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.
We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.
For any queries about the role please contact Komalpreet.Kaur@waikatodhb.health.nz
Closing date: 1 September 2023
COVID-19:
A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.
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