Wardperson - Casual Opportunities

Be the helping hand—supporting healthcare, teams, and patients every day! 


Remuneration: $30.05 - $30.26 Per Hour + Superannuation 
Location: Inverell Hospital 
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardperson
Requisition ID: REQ566319
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28th May 2025 



Join our team! 

Become a valued part of our dedicated Wardsperson Operations team, where patient safety and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. In this vital role, you'll help maintain a safe and efficient hospital environment by:

• Supporting patient hygiene and comfort
• Transporting patients between wards, theatres, and imaging departments
• Moving equipment and supplies across various hospital areas
• Responding promptly to incidents and emergencies
• Contributing to patient care through proactive, hands-on support

All necessary training and education will be provided to set you up for success, alongside opportunities for professional development and ongoing support. If you're ready to make a real impact in healthcare, we’d love to have you on our team.



Does this sound like you? 

• Responsibility: Take ownership of tasks and manage them professionally.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Interact clearly and effectively with patients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Integrity: Uphold honesty and transparency in all interactions.
• Reliability: A strong track record of dependability and trustworthiness within a team.

If you take pride in these qualities, we would LOVE to see you apply! 

Benefits 

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 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
For role related queries or questions contact Muhammad Usman on Muhammad.MuhammadUsman@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information

• 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.
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
  

• 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. 

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link above). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 

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 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
 
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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