Health and Security Assistant - Goulburn Base Hospital
Selection Criteria
- Current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum) and the ability to maintain the security licence and a current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003) and ability to maintain the first aid certificate OR the ability and willingness to obtain NSW Security Licence(Class 1A minimum) and Provide First AID Certificate(HLTAID003) within the first 3 months of employment.
- Knowledge of and willingness to support the provision of person-centred care in a health care environment.
- Experience working and communicating with people, having a friendly and respectful approach to people from all backgrounds.
- Physical capacity to perform the duties of the position including lifting and transferring patients.
- Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and aggression management.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team and able and willingness to work to a 24 hour, 7 day roster.
- Demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities under Work Health and Safety Legislation, the Security Industry Act and the ability to read and follow instructions, policies, duty lists etc.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. Category B positions must have atleast two doses and must also provide COVID-19 vaccination evidence if sucessful.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karen Alling on phone 02 4825 4637 or email Karen.Alling@health.nsw.gov.au