Health Care Asisstant Wcf And Scbu

Woman, Child and Family

Permanent, 0.8 FTE

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 Healthcare Assistant in the Woman, Child, and Family department at Rotorua Hospital under Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, your role is central to ensuring the comfort, safety and well-being of women, pēpi (babies) and their whānau throughout their maternity, SCBU and childrens Unit journey. You work as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the guidance of registered nurses and midwives, assisting with both clinical and non-clinical duties that help the unit run smoothly. This includes supporting personal care such as mobility, hygiene and feeding, helping with baby care and maternal comfort needs, and responding promptly to patient calls while maintaining a calm, supportive environment. You also contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and well-stocked ward, communicate effectively with staff and whānau, and ensure that patients and families feel respected and supported in a culturally appropriate, whānau-centred setting. Your contributions help free up nursing staff to focus on more specialised tasks, enabling high-quality, compassionate care for mothers, infants and families.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We have a large team of multidisaplinary staff The WCF area covers the Maternity, postnatal, SCBU and childrens unit.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.