Health and Security Assistant - Emergency Department - Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $32.11 per hour plus Super
Hours Per Week: up to 32
Requisition ID: REQ564923
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting an Emergency Department (ED) Health and Security Assistant (HaSA). Multiple roles available.
Important information for applicants
- Working week will consist of 1,2 or 3 x 12-hour shifts
- 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 and existing employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
- Shift penalties will apply where required.
About the role
The role is integral in the safety and security of staff, patients and visitors who attend the ED. As well provide support for patients, cleaning and restocking areas of the department is required. You will work closely with the nursing and medical staff who work in the unit, as well as hospital Security.
The HaSA in the ED has 2 primary functions:
Security
Provide security, safety and protection of all staff, patients and visitors to the unit and if necessary in conjunction with Campus Security Services. Respond to and provide assistance to staff, patients or visitors that may be confronted by a hostile or aggressive person under the direction of the nurse in charge, including the use of approved physical restraint techniques.
Ward Duties
The position is a critical component of the team and it is envisaged that it will support the nurses activities with patients as well as acting independently when required. This includes but is not limited to organising serving of patient’s meals and drinks for patients, cleaning and making of beds, assisting and maintaining a clean environment, assisting patients with personal hygiene needs as appropriate and when requested by the Nurse in Charge and assisting with the care of deceased patients and their transfer to the morgue.
Where you'll be working
- Sutherland Hospital Emergency Department, where you will be based, sees approximately 65,000 patients per year, with a wide variety of clinical presentations.
- Learn more about Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about SESLHD here.
For more information we encourage you to contact Shelley Armour on Shelley.Armour@health.nsw.gov.au.
About you: To thrive in this role, you should be proactive, with a positive, can-do attitude. You must be a team player, while also having the capability and initiative to work independently.
Selection Criteria
- Current 1A Security Licence (Security Industry Act 1997) and Senior First Aid Certificate.
- Understanding of and ability to work in an acute health care setting.
- Demonstrated proven ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to perform duties or tasks with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to assisting in patient care.
- Understanding of confidentiality with medical information.
- Knowledge of access control, intruder alarm systems and /or duress alarm systems.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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Extra Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
