Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedics Department

• Tauranga Hospital + Free onsite parking
• Permanent position available – 0.8 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant with exceptional communication skills? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our exceptional Orthopaedics team based at Tauranga hospital.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under the direction of our highly motivated, friendly, and enthusiastic nursing team. Our team is dedicated to delivering comprehensive quality care to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible support throughout their healthcare journey.

We are offering one permanent part-time position working 0.8FTE (32 hours per week).

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Orthopaedic Ward provides care to 46 beds who cater to both elective and acute care orthopaedic patients, including several medical patients. This diverse patient population will provide you with a rewarding and challenging environment to apply your skills and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About you

Successful candidates will have current nursing experience, particularly valuing those with a background in acute orthopaedic or rehabilitation nursing, along with experience in medical settings. We prioritize individuals who can work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• 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
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 19th February 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dale Wyber, Clinical Nurse Manager on 07 579 8856.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.