Healthcare Assistant – Eye Outpatients

• Christchurch Outpatients Building, Christchurch Health Campus
• 0.6FTE (24 hours a week) Fixed Term until January 2027 due to Parental Leave
• Shifts rostered between the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

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
We have a great opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team in the Eye Outpatients. 

Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the ward.

You will be involved in:

• Vision assessments
• Vision assessments
• Assisting with minor procedures
• Technical scans and photos
• General hospital aide/ophthalmic duties

This is a great role for those who are interested in eyes or have worked in an eye field.

About the Service

The Eye Clinic is a very busy and demanding service that is staffed by a dedicated team of Healthcare Assistants, Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Technicians who work closely with our highly skilled and specialised Ophthalmologists to meet the eye health needs of the people of Canterbury.

About You

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant with a passion and commitment to the delivery of high standard of care for the patients. Enthusiastic and motivated, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a fast paced, forward thinking, supportive environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Strong computer skills and administration experience would be an advantage
• Ideally experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar role

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 Sunday 19th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz