Technical Assistant - Emergency Department

Make this exciting new role your own! Join our passionate and friendly team as a Technical Assistant within the Emergency Department

Remuneration: $59,796.42 – $62,086.53 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Manning Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until June 2026
Position Classification: Tech Assist Grade 2
Requisition ID: Tuesday 3rd December 2024

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals   

About the role:

This newly created role will see you assist with technical activities within the emergency room (ED) to ensure timely diagnostics, in line with key performance indicators and under the direction and supervision of the ED Co-ordinator, CIN and/or delegate or senior medical officer on a shift-by-shift basis.

You will have the option to work 8–10 hour shifts, scheduled around the department's peak activity periods, with flexible arrangements available.

To aid your success in this role, you will be supported by a high performing leadership team and a Clinical Nurse Educator, who will deliver a structured and tailored professional development plan. Comprehensive training and orientation will be available, depending on your prior experience and skill set. Our ED has a large number of clinical nurse specialists with a vast knowledge set also able to assist you.

Where you’ll be working:

Taree is the vibrant heart of the Manning Valley, and the perfect spot for launching adventures into the beautiful Barrington Coast. Whether you're the outdoor type or a foodie explorer, Taree has got you covered with restaurants, farmer's markets, and activities galore! Plus, you're never too far from the awe-inspiring beauty of the ocean with our beautiful towns close by such as Harrington, Old bar, Diamond Beach & the stunning Forster-Tuncurry.

Manning Hospital is a Level 4 Rural Referral Hospital consisting of 180 beds with a variety of specialty clinical areas, including Critical Care, ED and Operating Theatres.

You will work within our busy ED, where we provide care for approximately 38,500 people each year, serving the local communities including Taree, Forster, Tuncurry, and surrounding districts. The ED is comprised of 13 beds and 2 resuscitation bays.

About You:

We are looking for someone with high level organisational and communication skills, who is able to effectively perform as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

You should have:

• Experience in recording of electrocardiograms (ECG) or a willingness to learn.
• Venepuncture and cannulation competency certificate, or a willingness to learn
• Willingness to undertake training to achieve the dimensions of this role supported by the leadership team of the hospital.

 Additional Information: 

• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  
  
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Kaley Barnett on Kaley.Barnett@health.nsw.gov.au