Health Care Assistant - Day of Surgery Admissions

Place of work Hamilton Bay
Contract type Full-time
Start date -
Salary Permanent, Full-time

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Job type

Permanent

Full-time
Shift and schedule

Monday to Friday
 
Location
Hamilton, Waikato
 
Full job description
Waikato Hospital
Permanent – 80 rostered hours per fortnight
Play a key role in supporting staff, patients and their whanau as they are prepared for surgery or procedures.

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

In this role you will support the busy DOSA team in the perioperative environment at Waikato Hospital. In this vital role you will work under the supervision of Registered and Enrolled nurses and provide support and assistance to patients and nursing teams in the Pre and Post-operative setting.

This is a full-time, permanent position where you will work 40 hours per week working rostered rotating shifts Monday to Friday, the shifts are 0645, 0830, 1100 and 1200. These start and finish times are subject to change as the need arises. A full orientation will be given to the successful candidate on appointment


Key responsibilities:

Performs routine activities of daily living for patients under the delegation and direction of a registered nurse.
Functioning as a member of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team to contribute to achieving the consumer’s
Push patients who are in beds to theatre.
Care for the luggage of patients who are going to theatre.

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About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.


About you

Previous healthcare experience, preferably working in a New Zealand hospital or emergency service
Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Excellent verbal communication and time-management skills
Have a strong customer focus
Be physically fit
Be dedicated to being an important part of our health care team
Have the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 27 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Monique Wilson at Monique.Wilson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

The position is suitable for candidates with education

This position is suitable for fresh graduate

Company address

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Hamilton Bay
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Company Name: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
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Offer ID: #1190775, Published: 2 weeks ago, Company registered: 2 months ago

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