Operational Assistant
This is a great opportunity for a student nurse who is thinking about a career in the Operating Theatres realm. There is opportunity to gain your Endoscopy Reprocessing Certificate and Laser certificate in the job.
Remuneration: $31.28 - $32.10 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Operation Assistant
Location: Cessnock Hospital
Hours Per Week: 28 - days and hours negotiable
Requisition ID: REQ545609
Applications Close: Wednesday 29th January 2025
Cessnock Hospital Operating Theatres is part of the Hunter New England Health’s Rural and Regional Services. Our Operating Theatres perform elective surgeries within the specialties of General, Endoscopy, Urology, Laser Urology, Gynaecology, Dental, and Orthopaedics.
You will work collaboratively as part of our skilled multidisciplinary team to provide non-clinical support to Nursing & Medical staff within the perioperative department. With initial support during the supernumerary period and Ongoing continued support from the Senior staff and Education team upon completion of the supernumerary period.
The Operations Assistants maintain and sets up equipment that assists in patient care delivery and is responsible for the transportation of perioperative surgical patients between Recovery and Day Stay. Our Operations Assistant work with our nurses to ensure our theatres are clean and Equipment set up for each case. The operation’s assistant will also be trained to reprocess (clean) our endoscopes.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Enjoy being part of a team
- Have experience in care settings, cleaning duties, or general health/ care assistance.
- Have proven ability to work independently, completing tasks effectively with minimal supervision.
- Have Strong communication skills, able to relate well and communicate respectfully with various stakeholders.
Why join us?
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies.
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Katharine Redhead on Katharine.Redhead@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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