An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join our team on Ward 5 North, Wellington Regional Hospital

We are a 40-bed inpatient ward with close links to the Cancer Day ward, radiation oncology and the inpatient haemodialysis unit providing a range of specialist services including but not limited to chemotherapy delivery, apheresis and stem cell transplantation and renal transplant. 

We provide inpatient services for medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology and renal specialities.

The position is in a friendly and supportive team. We are looking for people with the ability to communicate effectively and with good written skills. You’ll assist the nursing staff and patients with activities of daily living. You will be tasked with the restocking of clinical supplies and maintaining a clean environment. You will also be tasked with patient observation and engagement. If you’re an energetic and motivated person with good communication skills and have NZQA Level 3 in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent), we want to hear from you. 

Duties

Skills & Experience

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Our ward has a strong focus on a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care in order to minimise the impact of Cancer and Renal complex conditions on our patients and their families. High standards of nursing care are achieved through nursing staff striving for excellence in their practice therefore, professional development play an important role in maintaining these standards.

Moū – About you

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills; have the ability to effectively communicate with people from a variety of different backgrounds. Most importantly you will have the ability to adapt to continuously changing circumstances on the ward throughout your working day.

You will need to have or be in the process of completing National Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Support (Level 3) or equivalent.

If you do not have Level 3 - for the right candidate, we can as part of the contract require that you complete the Level 3 (of 4 if more appropriate). We will provide the time and training for you to reach your goal.

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capitaland Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed