# Health Care Assistant - General Surgery Ward M12Health 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
- We have an exciting opportunity to work in the General Surgery ward, providing vital support to the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures both pre- and post-operatively.
This includes caring for patients transitioning from High Dependency Unit (HDU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and trauma cases.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be working closely with Registered Nurses, playing an essential part in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring positive outcomes.
The successful applicant will be flexible, with good prioritisation and time management skills.Key responsibilities of the role :
Attend to patient needs with compassion and diligenceAssist Registered Nurses with delegated tasksEnsure smooth patient flowMaintain a clean environment for both patients and staffSupport the nursing teamto view the position description.(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)About the Team / ServiceThe Te Whatu Ora, Waikato Surgical Department is a leading tertiary care facility serving patients across the Midlands region.Our collaborative, multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients who have undergone a wide range of surgical procedures.
We strongly support and encourage both career growth and ongoing professional development.
About youSkills and experience youll need to be considered for the role :Previous experience within a healthcare settingPrevious experience working in an acute setting within a New Zealand hospital as an HCA is desirableDemonstrates an ability to be flexible and adaptableHas excellent time management skillsHave excellent communication skills and a solution focused attitudeDemonstrates prioritisation and problem solving skillsNZ Work VisaWorking 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please clickApply onlineor apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking .All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on
27 October 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contactMonique WilsonatWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.Waikato HospitalPermanent Part time- 64 hours rostered / rotating shifts per fortnightJoin a dynamic multi disciplinary teamOpportunity for career advancement and skills development| Location : | | | | | | North Island - Waikato - Hamilton | || Expertise : | | | | | | Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community | |#J-18808-Ljbffr