Health Care Assistant Medical Unit Nelson

Health Care Assistant Medical Unit Nelson Hospital

Permanent Position – 0.8 FTE

Join our dedicated team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and make a real difference in patient care.

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

As a Health Care Assistant in our Medical Unit, you will work alongside our nursing team to provide essential support to patients and staff. Your responsibilities include assisting with care delivery, one-to-one patient watches, and other tasks as directed. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

About the Team

Our Medical Unit is a 30-bed ward covering all medical specialties, located on Level 4 of Nelson Hospital. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture and high standards of care. You’ll work closely with an interdisciplinary team and benefit from the guidance of an experienced nurse educator and clinical coach who support ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

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

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)

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 24.12.25. 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 Lucy Nunns Charge Nurse Manager Medical Unit on Lucy.Nunns@nmdhb.govt.nz.

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