Healthcare Assistant Interventional Radiology & Cardiology Service

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime 1.0 FTE Rostered and Rotating

Health 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

In this role your key focus  will be to help with patient flow through our procedure rooms, assist nursing staff between cases, restocking of clinical supplies, maintaining a clean environment to a high standard and supporting the effective day-to-day running of the clinical environment. This role involves less direct patient care than most Healthcare Assistant positions and the work environment is similar to Operating Theatre. The working hours for the role are 8 hour shifts between 0730 – 2000 hours Monday – Friday.

To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for being organised and efficient in your approach to work, enjoy multi-tasking and working at pace, and be a team player. You will also be empathetic, have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to relate to people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.     

DUTIES

• Assisting nursing staff with patient flow between procedures
• Maintaining oversight of clinical supplies and restocking as needed
• Maintaining a clean environment to a high standard
• Delegated patient care activities within the scope of the role description
• Cleaning & care of clinical equipment

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team provides Interventional Radiology & Cardiology Services – both acute and elective – to local and regional patients. The work we do includes diagnostic & interventional procedures such as angiography, putting stents in arteries & treating patients who present with heart attacks or strokes. 

We offer an excellent working environment in a very friendly & supportive team. We are committed to professional growth and development of our staff and offer ongoing training opportunities.

About you

• Previous experience working in an acute health care environment is preferred 
• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistance, or equivalent or working towards this.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 11th April 2025  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 advert.