Health Care Assistant, Accident, Treatment & Rehabilitation (ATR) Ward, 0.8 permanent

• Nelson location
• Permanent 0.8 FTE position (64 hours per fortnight)
• Full training provided
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to undertake the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Health Assistance Strand (Level 3) after onboarding

 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 you will be part of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is to work within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-one patient watches and other tasks as directed.

Shifts will be rostered and rotating Sunday to Monday.

About the Team/Service

The Assessment treatment and rehabilitation AT&R unit provide a co-ordinated multidisciplinary response individualised to meet the holistic needs of people with disability and/or aged related disorders to optimise their functional ability and enable them to live as independently as possible. Your will be working closely with the Multidisciplinary team which includes Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapist, Occupational therapists and Speech language therapist to enable patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Have a mature outlook and can build positive relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Communicate effectively and confidently.
• Are flexible, adaptable, and thrive in a changing environment.
• Demonstrate honesty, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Are proven team players.

Essential Qualifications:

• Year 11 NCEA Level 1 English (or equivalent)
• Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• NZQA Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Home Carer Certificate (or equivalent)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

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 28.03.26. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Christian Pesino Charge Nurse Manager AT&R on Christian.Pesino@nmdhb.govt.nz.

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