Posted 30 July, 2026
Casual Health Care Assistant Nelson
Nelson Marlborough Health
Nelson, NSN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: e90a2944bf613430
Job Description
Working alongside the nursing teams to help provideservices to our patients Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. About theRole Work alongside nursing teams to helpprovide services to the patients This role offers plenty of varietyacross all wards/units Are you an experienced Health CareAssistant with a can do attitude and the flexibility to adaptto a changing and dynamic clinical environment on a daily basis? If so, this CasualPool role could be the ideal position for you. About theTeam/Service/ Location This casual pool role requires you toutilise your knowledge and experience in general surgical/medical/acute carenursing to provide quality care and support. As a Health Care Assistant, you will bepart of our dedicated nursing environment with full support. Your role is towork within the team to assist nursing staff in care delivery, one-to-onepatient therapeutic observations and other tasks as directed. About you You will have a mature outlook, theability to get on with a wide variety of people as well as excellentcommunication skills. You will also have the ability to work in a flexible andmethodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability, and use appropriateinitiative. Experience within the health sector isrequired, and you will ideally hold a NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate inHealth and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, or equivalent, or be willingto study toward. Working atHealth New Zealand Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr