Health Care Assistant - Intensive Care Unit

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Intensive Care Unit & High Dependency Unit
• Permanent, Part-time 48 hour’s per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care? Join our dynamic team as a Health Care Assistant (HCA), where you'll provide essential support to our patients and healthcare professionals. The purpose of this role is to assist the Registered Nurses in patient care, hygiene cares, and manual handling and mobilisation of patients.

The HCA works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Tasks include restocking, cleaning, some admin and receptionist tasks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is compassionate, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. If you're ready to play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Team/Service/ Location

Step into a dynamic and rewarding environment where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Working in our ICU team means being part of a close-knit group of dedicated professionals who deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced and supportive setting. You'll experience cutting-edge medical practices, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a vital role in the recovery journey of critically ill patients. If you're passionate about excellence and thrive under pressure, the ICU is where your skills and compassion can truly shine.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

•The suitable applicant will have recent experience as a Health Care Assistant, ideally within the NZ public hospital system and preferably in a high-acuity or critical care environment such as ICU.
•A Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent) is preferred, or a commitment to enrol in and complete this qualification is required.
•You will have a good understanding of manual handling equipment and safe patient handling practices, along with a strong awareness of infection prevention and control measures.
•You must demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Excellent communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and strong teamwork are essential.
•Reliability, integrity, and a respectful, compassionate approach to patient care are key to being successful in this role.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janet How via email on janet.how@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.