Posted 22 August, 2026
Health Care Assistant - Transit Lounge
Taranaki District Health Board
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 34634ecee422d956
Job Description
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 Transit Lounge is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week unit which aims to facilitate Hospital Flow via accommodating anticipated discharging and transferring patients from acute ward areas. Transit Lounge accommodates clinic assessments and day case procedures. Our service supports open, honest, communication and dynamic professional development of all team members. We are a small but dynamic group of dedicated staff who are client focused. You will be working alongside the RNs to support patient care and facilitate safe and timely discharge. About you The ability to work under direction and delegation of the RN Adaptable to the changing workflow Skills and Experience Must have NZ residency or Citizenship Must be currently in New Zealand NZQA level three Health and wellbeing Previous New Zealand experience working in healthcare. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: NM311-26 Location: North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital/Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community #J-18808-Ljbffr