Healthcare Assistants - Flex Care

New Zealand Government
Full-time christchurch, canterbury Healthcare
Posted:
June 13, 2026
Location:
christchurch, canterbury, New-Zealand

Job Description

About the Role and Service

We are seeking Healthcare Assistants to support a 6-month Winter Flex initiative, working in the Flex Care Waipapa Ward and Discharge Lounge. This will be in the former Medical Assessment area, which will be temporarily repurposed as an inpatient ward and discharge lounge to increase bed capacity. This role will play a key part in supporting patient flow, enabling timely movement from the Emergency Department to inpatient beds, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

Working in Flex Care Waipapa, you will provide support and care to patients and their whānau, assisting the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality care. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of clinical support tasks during your shift, contributing to maintaining a safe and well-functioning ward environment, and working collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: christchurch, New-Zealand
Posted: June 13, 2026
Deadline: July 23, 2026