Healthcare Assistant - Ward

Southern Cross Healthcare • Full-time • Wellington, NZ • 3d ago

Southern Cross Wellington Hospital

Healthcare Assistant

Southern Cross Wellington Hospital is a private surgical hospital and integrated, purpose-built specialist consulting centre. Originally established in 1992, the hospital currently includes day procedure facilities, five operating theatres and a modern intensive care unit. Specialities at Southern Cross Wellington Hospital includes, but is not limited to, orthopaedic surgery, major spinal surgery, neurosurgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, general surgery, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, urology, and ophthalmology. Our caring and experienced team provide excellent perioperative services to over 5,000 patients annually across a range of ages.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Southern Cross Hospital in a 0.8-0.9 FTE Role. Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care to patients. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will perform a range of direct and indirect tasks that contribute to patient comfort and wellbeing, as well as ensuring smooth ward operations.

This position involves assisting with patient services such as meal support, fluid balance monitoring, and patient transfers, alongside maintaining ward utility areas, managing linen supplies, and cleaning equipment. You will also uphold hospital policies, health and safety standards, and demonstrate cultural awareness and respect in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Ongoing professional development is encouraged, and you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills through training and education.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Minimum 6 months’ experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or clinical setting
Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment
Competent in basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:

Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive wellbeing programme and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.

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