Health Care Assistant, Casual Pool

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is a secondary care facility situated on the East Coast, comprising of urban and rural communities covering a large area, and serves a population of approximately 48,000.  Gisborne’s relative isolation is it's charm; however larger cities are only a quick flight away. The Hospital is located within a 5 minute drive of the town centre on the fringe of Gisborne City. 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $58,100 to $68,309 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO HNZ Collective agreement (2023 - 2024)

Position Description | HCA, Casual Pool

We provide a comprehensive range of services in our 110 bed hospital, which includes:

• Neonatal
• ICU/CCU
• Medical/Surgical
• Orthopaedic/Rehabilitation
• Paediatrics
• Midwifery
• Long Term Conditions
• Mental Health
• Emergency
• Theatre
• Casual Pool

To support the above services, we are offering energetic Health Care Assistants opportunities in ALL areas.

Moū - About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Level 3 NZQA Certificate in Health & Wellbeing 
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• An understanding and respect for patient confidentiality is essential.

All successful candidates will be subject to a police screen. 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.