Health Care Assistant - Hearing Screener Maternity Services
Health Care Assistant - Hearing Screener Maternity Services
- Permanent Part Time 0.625 FTE
- 25 hours per week on a rotating 3-week roster
- Maternity Services - Timaru Hospital
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
About the Role
Jean Todd Maternity Service is based within Timaru Hospital and provides care to women in South Canterbury averaging around 550 births per year, ranging from normal and low risk to complex and high needs.
The Health Care Assistant role works alongside the midwifery team and supports day to day care and takes an active part in the hearing screening of newborns, this includes arranging appointments and follow ups.
About you
We’re looking for a
Health Care Assistant with a good amount of experience in a similar role (HCA
and or Hearing Screener) and someone who adopts a friendly and positive approach
to their work is organised and can work in a culturally sensitive manner.
Additionally, you will need:
- Well-developed communication skills to enhance our expectant mothers’ experiences while they are under our care along with delivery of culturally sensitive care
- Unfailingly maintains confidentiality in all respects
- Committed to delivering safe quality care and client centred services.
- Displays sound sensitivity (both cultural & empathy) toward others
- The Right to Work in New Zealand
Working for 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.
Salary
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Nursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.
How to Apply
Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz
Close Date: 26 April 2026
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: DOAI6138836
Location: Timaru Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 26 April 2026