Administration Officer Safe Staffing Levels
Are you looking for an administrative role where you can make a difference? Do you have strong communication, organisational and time management skills? Then apply now, to join us as the Administration Officer for Safe Staffing Levels, assisting the Nurse Manager in the implementation of a statewide enhancement within our local health district.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time to 30 June 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Administration Officer (Level 3)
Remuneration: $1,309.71 - $1,350.53 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ547706
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
The role will be based at the Vanderfield Building onsite of Royal North Shore Hospital. This position may require travel to other facilities within NSLHD.
What you'll be doing
The Government has committed to implementing a significant state-wide change to nursing and midwifery staffing methodology in the form of Safe Staffing Levels (SSL). SSL will be implemented in key clinical areas including Nursing Hours Per Patient Day (NHPPD) wards, Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units, Multipurpose Services and Maternity Services (postnatal).
The SSL Administration Officer role will support the work activities of the Safe Staffing Levels (SSL) Nurse Manager in the implementation of SSL across NSLHD.
This role may provide functions across the local health district, work closely with existing administrative staff and complement existing roles, systems and processes in each organisation. The role will provide timely and accurate administrative / transactional services for members of the SSL team under the direction of the SSL Nurse Manager. The role will work under broad supervision but will be required to take some independent action. Scope exists for exercising initiative in the application of established work practices and procedures. Decisions affecting the overall functioning and management of the SSL project remain the responsibility of the Nurse Manager.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
- Holds a Certificate III in Health Administration and/or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high-pressure, high-volume work environment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Felicity Martin on Felicity.Martin@health.nsw.gov.au or 9463 2789
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 20 February 2025
