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Posted 22 August, 2026

Health Care Assistant - Bladder and Bowel

Taranaki District Health Board
Whakatane, BOP, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Health Care Assistant - Bladder and Bowel Reside and work in Whakatāne, a real close community with a stunning coastline and heart Permanent full-time position - 1.0 FTE Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant with previous health experience to join our friendly, passionate and knowledgeable team at our Bladder and Bowel Nursing Service. We are offering a permanent 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) position in the Bladder and Bowel team based at Whakatane Hospital. The role requires availability to work between 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday - Sunday. The role involves supporting the service by providing high-quality care under the direction of the Specialty Nurse/Registered Nurse and may include non-clinical tasks. Working for Health New Zealand, full orientation and training support is provided to prepare you to work in the Bladder and Bowel Nursing Service. Other benefits include: Competitive remuneration Flexible working practices (we support work life balance and flexible working arrangements whenever possible) Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference! Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership Free onsite parking Discounts with local businesses About the Team/Service/Location Our team operates as a district regional service within the broader District Nursing framework. Comprising of a dedicated team of professionals, including a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Registered Nurse and Health Care Assistants. For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty, click here About You The successful applicant is required to have prevous health experience, customer service knowledge, effective communication skills and computer knowledge. Health Care Assistants work independently under the supervision of a highly motivated, friend and enthusiastic nursing team who are committed to delivering comprehensive quality care. If you have a 'can do' attitude, are a team player and have a Health Care Assistant qualification Level 4 Certificate or similar, we'd love to hear from you. To view the Position Description please click here Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy WAH01408 and contact [email protected] Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: WHA01408 Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community #J-18808-Ljbffr

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