• Casual position available covering sick (on call) and planned annual leave
• Based at Ellesmere Hospital
• Availability required across all shifts, Monday through Sunday

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

Ellesmere Hospital is a 10-bed community hospital which provides a comprehensive range of health services, including general practitioner referrals for short term care, aged residential care (including respite) and palliative and end of life care.

Ellesmere Hospital is based in the community of Leeston, in the Selwyn District:
37 mins to Christchurch Hospital (41 KM)
21 mins to Rolleston (22 KM)
46 mins to Ashburton Hospital (54 KM)

The Healthcare Assistant role will vary from day to day depending on the health care needs of our patients but ultimately, you will be there to work in collaboration with the nursing team to support the smooth running of the hospital.

You will be part of a friendly, outgoing team assisting with patient cares and meal preparation and ensuring the work environment is tidy, safe and hazard free. This role includes occasional rostered shifts cooking meals. Full training and orientation will be provided.

About You

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Good time management skills and an ability to learn quickly
• Has empathetic and caring nature
• Experience within a health or customer service setting is preferred but not essential

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 Monday 23rd November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at