Dunedin Hospital

Salary Band – $60,100 - $70,358 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver

Part-time 0.5 FTE vacancy (20 hours per week)
Ward 7a here at Dunedin Hospital is a fast-paced and dynamic service. We are seeking an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join us on a permanent, part-time basis. The Health Care Assistant role is the ideal way for you to kick start your career in health and gain invaluable experience.

Mō te tūranga | About the role
This role will see you primarily focusing your attention to the overall needs of the service. This is a varied role within a clinical environment, and you will need to be able to take instruction and direction from the nurses on the ward, whilst having a helpful and team focused approach to making a difference to the environment, and care provided to the patients under our care.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be involved in:
Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
Patient supervision and/or movement
Patient cares, as required
Stock reconciliation
Ward maintenance
Patient watch, with one on one care as required


Mōu ake | About you
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with previous health care experience, and from those who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills.
It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm.
Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether than experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members.

Painga | Benefits
Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
Continuous support for career development.
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Mō mātou | About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone.

Utu whānui |Salary range
This role belongs to the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between step 1 ($60,100 p.a) and Step 5 ($70,358 p.a pro rata) of the HCA scale.

Rā mōnehu | Closing Date: 2 August 2024
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Applications may be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health Assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)