Healthcare Assistant - Diabetes/Endocrine
- Christchurch Outpatients Building, Oxford Terrace
- 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week), Permanent role
- Monday to Friday – hours to be discussed at interview stage
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.
About the Role
Christchurch Outpatients Diabetes/Endocrine has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team on a permanent contract (0.5FTE).
Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. HCAs are trained to undertake delegated clinical tasks as directed by clinicians running the clinic, such as recording vital signs, visual testing etc.
You will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of clinics and will be responsible for:
- Undertaking delegated clinical tasks and supporting clinicians
- Maintaining clinic flow
- General cleaning and setting up rooms
- Ordering supplies and restocking
- Chaperoning patients if required
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.
About the Service
The Diabetes/Endocrine Services provide specialist clinical support and care for patients on the ground floor of the Christchurch Outpatient building
Our Healthcare Assistant team is essential to the effective delivery of outpatient services, ensuring clinics run efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
About You
You will enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will bring strong interpersonal skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Recent health-related experience preferred
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
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 by Wednesday 27th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: PC4212945
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Wednesday 27th May