Casual Wardsperson
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Location: Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ561451
Closing date: Sunday, 30th of March
About the role
As a Wardsperson, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Transporting patients between wards, theatres, and imaging departments
- Facilitating the movement of equipment and supplies across departments.
- Responding promptly to incidents and emergencies
- Implementing proactive Wardsperson practices to enhance patient care
All required training and education will be provided to ensure your success in this vital role.
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Responsibility: Take initiative and execute tasks with professionalism
Reliability: Be a reliable and trustworthy team member, consistently delivering on responsibilities
How we will support you
You will be supported every step of the way with a dedicated Training Officer to guide you through your initial training phase with ongoing support from Wardsperson Operations Team and Senior Wardsperson to ensure you feel confident in your role.
Throughout your journey, you will receive comprehensive education and support including progress assessments, with valuable opportunities to learn from a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical staff.
Essential Requirements
What we can offer you:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Darran Hooper on Darran.Hooper@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
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