Emergency Department Health Care Assistant – Te Pae Tiaki

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time minimum 0.4 FTE Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

As a Health Care Assistant, we offer you the opportunity to join our motived and professional team in Te Pae Tiaki ǀ Emergency Department (ED) at Wellington Regional Hospital.

We are a level 6 Emergency service, committed to providing acute and emergent care to patients and their families / whanau within a multidisciplinary tea. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment covering all adult and paediatric specialties and including an ED Observation Unit. 

We aim to deliver high quality and safe care at all times. We have a strong team environment and our service supports open, honest, communication and continual professional development.

About the Team/Service

Ever thought about working in the beautiful Wellington region? Looking for a rewarding challenge?

Now is a great time to re-locate to the Wellington area, it offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, short commutes and outstanding recreational opportunities.  Whether it’s the outdoors – kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; or theatre, live-music or art or shopping and dining out – there’s literally something for everyone.

We are a level 6 Emergency Service committed to providing acute and emergent care to patients and their families/whanau within a multidisciplinary team. We aim to deliver high quality and safe care at all times.

• Manaakitanga – Respect, caring, kindness
• Kotahitanga – Connection, unity, equity
• Rangatiratanga – Autonomy, integrity, excellence

Capital and Coast DHB (CCDHB) is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. CCDHB operates two hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

About you 

A New Zealand registered nurse, you will have a current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Do you have an interest in healthcare? As we provide training and development, Te Pae Tiaki ǀ Emergency Department is the place for you: where we can offer you employment and an opportunity to gain valuable experience, while earning as you learn. We are looking for positive motivated individuals who are keen to learn and provide care together with the team. Good communication skills, and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences is essential.

• You have a Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification 
• Or you may be wanting to become a Health Care Assistant, but you do not yet have the Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification to secure employment
• You could be nursing / medical / allied health student wanting some relevant part-time work

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact deb.brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.