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Health Care Assistant - General Surgery Ward M12

Health Care Assistant - General Surgery Ward M12

WaikatodhbnewsroomWaikato, New Zealand
7 days ago
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# 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 diligence
  • Assist Registered Nurses with delegated tasks
  • Ensure smooth patient flow
  • Maintain a clean environment for both patients and staff
  • Support the nursing team
  • to view the position description.
  • (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)
  • About the Team / Service
  • The 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 you
  • Skills and experience youll need to be considered for the role :
  • Previous experience within a healthcare setting
  • Previous experience working in an acute setting within a New Zealand hospital as an HCA is desirable
  • Demonstrates an ability to be flexible and adaptable
  • Has excellent time management skills
  • Have excellent communication skills and a solution focused attitude
  • Demonstrates prioritisation and problem solving skills
  • NZ Work Visa
  • 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
  • How to Apply
  • To apply please click
  • Apply online
  • or 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 contact
  • Monique Wilson
  • at
  • We 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 Hospital
  • Permanent Part time- 64 hours rostered / rotating shifts per fortnight
  • Join a dynamic multi disciplinary team
  • Opportunity for career advancement and skills development
  • | Location : | | | | | | North Island - Waikato - Hamilton | || Expertise : | | | | | | Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community | |
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