Wardsperson - Casual Opportunities
Remuneration: $30.05 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ567331
Closing date: Sunday, 27th April 2025
Your Contribution
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with patient hygiene and comfort
- Transporting patients to wards, theatres, and imaging via wheelchair or bed
- Moving equipment and supplies between departments
- Responding promptly to incidents or emergencies
- Implementing proactive safety and Wardsperson practices
You will be part of a skilled and dedicate operations team prioritises the safety and wellbeing of patients, visitors, and staff members.
Here to Help
We are committed to setting you up for success in this role. You will be supported with all training and education needed to confidently step into the position. You will be paired with a dedicated training officer who will guide you through the initial learning phase, and you’ll have ongoing access to the Wardsperson Operations Team and Senior Wardsperson for help, advice, and encouragement whenever you need it.
We will also check in regularly through continuous assessments to support your development and ensure you're feeling confident and capable in your role.
Responsibility: Takes ownership of tasks and manages duties with professionalism and care.
- 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
Additional information
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Christopher Mann on Christopher.Mann@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
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
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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