Health Care Assistant - Medical Assessment and Planning Unit

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.9 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 highly motived and professional team in the Medical Assessment & Planning Unit (MAPU) at Wellington Regional Hospital.

We are the acute admission point for most general medicine patients within the Capital Coast region. 

MAPU is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week assessment unit which aims to streamline the admission process, facilitate early consultant review, and expedite assessment and treatment planning. MAPU also provides ambulatory care to those patients who need a prompt medical review but who do not require an overnight hospital stay. Our service supports open, honest, communication and dynamic professional development of all teams. 

About the Team/Service/Location 

The MAPU whānau are a friendly, approachable and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We utilise team nursing where possible to develop all team members’ skills and to share knowledge and experience. 

Our team includes senior, registered, and new graduate nurses who are supported by a large group of trained health care assistants. 

About you 

Are you: 

• You would like to contribute to the MAPU nursing team and work alongside the Inter-disciplinary team to meet patient and service needs
• Excited to work in a fast paced, acute environment 
• An enthusiastic team player, with a genuine interest in the best outcomes for both the patient and team
• You may have the Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification already
• OR You could be currently enrolled in the Level 3 Health and Wellbeing course.
• OR You could be wanting to become a Health Care Assistant, but you do not have the Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification and would like to complete this while employed with us.

You will have:

Current NZ Work Visa or have the legal right to work in 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.

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