Healthcare Assistant - General Medicine

1.0 FTE fixed-term position until 13/12/2026. 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 applications from motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants who would like to be considered for a fixed-term 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) opportunity within Ward 15 at Christchurch Hospital. This role is fixed term due to secondment available now until 13/12/2026. Duties may include assisting patients with personal cares, feeding, mobility, bed‑making and supporting patients throughout their hospital stay. You may also be asked to care for confused patients in a state of delirium, called Enhanced Therapeutic Observation. About the Service Ward 15 currently consists of 30 beds, with ability to go to 38 depending on the acuity of the campus across two wings, East and West. We are a supportive and close‑knit team that values collaboration, celebrates success, and fosters a positive workplace culture. If you enjoy variety, thrive under pressure, and like being part of a team where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. About You To be successful, you will have: Ability to work across all shifts – Monday to Sunday, morning, afternoon and nights. Previous healthcare experience desirable, but not essential The ability to build positive relationships with patients, whānau and colleagues A willingness to learn and an understanding of the diverse needs of patients A positive attitude and good sense of humour A genuine passion for supporting patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr