Job Description
Waikato Hospital
Ward M3 (Inpatient Renal Ward)
Permanent part time
0.9 FTE / 72 hours per fortnight
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.
We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our ward M3 team at Health New Zealand, Waikato.
The successful applicant will be expected to work rostered rotating shifts.
About the Role
This role will support our busy inpatient renal nursing team. In this vital role you will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide support, assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independence.
Key responsibilities
Have excellent verbal communication and time-management skills
Implementation of documented care plan to improve patient outcome
Applying cultural safety principles in the workplace
Carrying out assigned tasks and activities such as but not limited to ordering, cleaning and restocking required for service delivery.
Contribute to quality improvement practices within the ward, such as fall prevention, pressure area management, infection prevention and control guidelines and applying safe manual handling techniques.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/Service
Our renal inpatient ward (M3) is a 16 bedded ward that provides treatment and supportive care for our renal inpatient population from across the midland region. Specialising in the management of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
Most renal conditions are of a chronic nature therefore our aim is to maximise patients independence, encourage them to exercise their choice over treatment options and regain/retain control over their lives. If you would like to be a part of this service, then we welcome your application.
About you
Previous healthcare assistant experience and eligible to work in New Zealand.
NZQA level 3 health cares certificate, or be prepared to participate in this programme
Able to work rostered rotating shifts
Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invest in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve.
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 21 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ward M3 (Inpatient Renal Ward)
Permanent part time
0.9 FTE / 72 hours per fortnight
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.
We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our ward M3 team at Health New Zealand, Waikato.
The successful applicant will be expected to work rostered rotating shifts.
About the Role
This role will support our busy inpatient renal nursing team. In this vital role you will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide support, assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independence.
Key responsibilities
Have excellent verbal communication and time-management skills
Implementation of documented care plan to improve patient outcome
Applying cultural safety principles in the workplace
Carrying out assigned tasks and activities such as but not limited to ordering, cleaning and restocking required for service delivery.
Contribute to quality improvement practices within the ward, such as fall prevention, pressure area management, infection prevention and control guidelines and applying safe manual handling techniques.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/Service
Our renal inpatient ward (M3) is a 16 bedded ward that provides treatment and supportive care for our renal inpatient population from across the midland region. Specialising in the management of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
Most renal conditions are of a chronic nature therefore our aim is to maximise patients independence, encourage them to exercise their choice over treatment options and regain/retain control over their lives. If you would like to be a part of this service, then we welcome your application.
About you
Previous healthcare assistant experience and eligible to work in New Zealand.
NZQA level 3 health cares certificate, or be prepared to participate in this programme
Able to work rostered rotating shifts
Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invest in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve.
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 21 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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