About the job
- Fixed term contract (part-time hours) and casual positions available
- Short flexible shifts of 4-8 hours.
- Supporting patients in either of our wards. From Orthopaedic, ENT, and Plastics to General surgery, Urology, Gynae and Cardiac.
About Us
Braemar Hospital is a prestigious private surgical hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand, dedicated to supporting nearly 200 credentialed specialists, across nine operating theatres and two endoscopy suites, and providing a full range of surgical specialities and medical procedures.
Our hospital exists, quite simply, to make lives better. We know the right experience at Braemar Hospital can improve how patients and their whānau feel, and how they live, even when there’s a long journey to full recovery. To see patients, leave Braemar with a new lease on life makes our efforts worthwhile.
The service we deliver at Braemar Hospital, and the profit that generates, enables our owner, the Braemar Charitable Trust, to support our community to live better lives through funding surgeries, health-related academic scholarships, medical research, and other health-related initiatives across the Waikato.
Care and excellence are at our core. We are well-known for investing in highly sophisticated technology, equipment, and facilities to enable our highly skilled team to deliver quality, safe patient outcomes. We also invest heavily in developing a world-leading organisational culture to attract and retain the very best talent because we know the critical role our team play in surgical excellence.
The Opportunity
Calling all Health Care Assistants wanting to join a fast-paced, supportive hospital setting. Join our 70 bed Inpatient Wards (Kea and Tui) as a Health Care Assistant to support patients under a range of specialties.
The role of the Health Care Assistant is responsible for supporting patients with personal cares, meals, and mobility while assisting nurses in delivering exceptional post-operative care to aid in recovery.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have previous experience as a Health Care Assistant; preferably in orthopaedics or other hospital level settings;
- Demonstrate compassion and attentiveness, delivering personal care that upholds patient dignity, comfort and promotes overall well-being;
- Adapt well to changing demands, work promptly reporting any concerns or shifts in patient condition to the nursing team;
- Communicate clearly and respectfully, engaging professionally and warmly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams;
- Uphold high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring a well-maintained environment through diligent hygiene practices and strict adherence to infection control protocols;
- Show cultural awareness and inclusivity, respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and their families;
- Bring a positive and proactive attitude, offering a warm personality, strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to support others.
Working for Us
Choosing to work at Braemar Hospital means choosing to live the Braemar Way. Our ‘BCOMPassionate’ principles are our North Star, and we know when our people and culture line up behind the Braemar Way, we become unbeatable.
In addition to competitive remuneration, working at Braemar Hospital provides you with access to a number of great benefits, including:
- We provide morning and afternoon tea daily, and we have delicious seasonal fruit delivered five times a week across the hospital;
- We heavily subsidise restaurant-quality meals which you can order for lunch and dinner;
- We have an annual summer shutdown where we close the hospital and ensure our whole team have some down time;
- Once you hit five years’ service at Braemar, we increase your annual holidays accrual to five weeks per year;
- We offer access to our retail and experience discount platforms so you can access great local discounts;
- We provide a parental leave top-up benefit if you’re heading off on parental leave;
- We offer limited free parking on site, a secure bike storage shed, electric vehicle chargers, and we are on a main public transport bus route;
- We provide a pretty special Wellness initiative each year;
- You’ll have access to a Financial Advisor to help support with your personal finances, free of charge;
- We offer Vitae support which includes confidential, professional support anytime you need it;
- We have a Talent Referral Bonus, and we recognise Long Service;
- We offer considerable space options for you to take a break – we have beautiful outdoor gardens and patio areas, our tea rooms are well-equipped, and we offer quiet spaces for prayer or reflection, or just to have some time out;
- We have monthly Bravo Awards to recognise employees who demonstrate our BCOMPassionate principles;
- We issue employees with Extraordinary cards for gifting and recognition;
- We offer a range of financial protection and insurance benefits to eligible employees: including trauma, income protection and life insurances;
- We offer the Workride benefit, a programme which enables you to easily purchase a bike, e-bike or e-scooter at significantly offset costs;
- We are a Living Wage-accredited employer;
- We also provide professional development, internal development opportunities, and professional celebrations throughout the year.
Please note, we are not accepting candidate applications via agencies.
If you are looking for flexible shifts in a supportive team environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Apply now by uploading your cover letter and resume below, or contact Leanne Livingstone, Charge Nurse Kea Ward on 07 843 1845 for a friendly, confidential chat about the role.
