Wardsperson
Supporting Care, Enhancing Efficiency, Improving Patient Experience!
Remuneration: $30.04 - $30.25 + Penalties + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Maitland Hospital
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Where you will be working:
As part of the Lower Hunter Sector of Hunter New England Health, Maitland Hospital provides a range of comprehensive services to our patients and their families/carers. With one of the busiest emergency departments in the state, you will play a vital part in delivering these high-quality services.
About the Role
This role will see you provide non-clinical support to complement the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient care. You will be responsible for transporting patients, couriering items, and assembling equipment set-ups. Your strong organisational skills will be essential in improving the patient experience, fostering a supportive and healing environment while ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care and assistance. You will be integral to ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care and support.
This position is fulltime: however, job share and/or part-time arrangements will be considered.
About You:
We require someone with a friendly and polite demeanor, coupled with a courteous manner and strong organisational skills.
We are looking for someone with demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills,
- Must be able to work shifts within a 7 Day rotating roster and willingness to work across other locations within the Hunter New England Local Health
- Fundamental computer skills
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel to sites across HNELHD.
Training and Support:
The successful applicant will be supported by senior staff, all staff are supported by Security & Wardsperson Manager, on the job training and orientation will be provided. Professional development and education is encouraged and supported. All staff undergo annual performance development reviews.
What we can offer you:
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
- 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
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For role related queries or questions contact Darran Hooper on Darran.Hooper@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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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