Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedic Ward

Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedic Ward

Health Care Assistant – Orthopaedic Ward, Palmerston North Hospital

Permanent Part-time, 0.8 FTE, Rotated Rostering shifts.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

We are seeking a motivated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our Orthopaedic Ward at Palmerston North Hospital.

Working under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse, you will assist nursing staff to provide safe, respectful and high-quality care. Your responsibilities will include supporting patients with personal hygiene, mobility, positioning, nutrition, continence needs and other delegated patient-care activities. You will promptly report any concerns or changes in a patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.

You will also help maintain a safe and clean ward environment, assist with patient-related non-nursing duties, respond to patient requests and support patients attending appointments outside the ward when a Registered Nurse is not required.

This is a physically active position requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching and assisting with the movement and positioning of patients.

About You

You will be a dependable, respectful and adaptable team member who is committed to providing a patient and whānau-focused service.

You will bring:

• A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• The ability to remain flexible, prioritise your work and adapt positively to change
• An understanding of hygiene, cleanliness and infection-prevention principles
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Basic keyboard and computer skills
• The physical ability to undertake the manual and patient-care tasks associated with the position
• Sensitivity and respect for cultural and ethnic differences
• A willingness to learn and complete the required core training modules

Previous experience working positively with people or successful completion of a caregiving or related course would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will need to meet the statutory and organisational requirements for working with children, including satisfactory Police vetting and other required safety checks.

About the Team/Service

The Orthopaedic Ward provides care and support to patients with a range of orthopaedic needs. As a Health Care Assistant, you will work alongside registered nursing staff and other members of the ward team, contributing to patient care and helping maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:

Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Erica Calvert Erica.Calvert@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.