Hospital Assistant Wilcannia
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $28.07 ph + super
Requisition ID: REQ530631
Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from) Broken Hill NSW
What you'll be doing
- The Hospital Assistant role provides support to the nursing team in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff, general assistance in wards, cleaning duties and portering for patient transfers around the facility.
- Undertake a range of cleaning duties as outlined in a daily schedule, including high level cleaning, outside cleaning, stripping and/or sealing floors, cleaning tooth and vomit bowls and sanitising bed pans and other equipment, to ensure the patient and hospital environment remains clean, safe and attractive.
- Provide general assistance in the ward/ facility including moving heavy equipment, making unoccupied beds and loading/ unloading commercial-type washing machines, to ensure the smooth running of the facility.
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible
- Previous experience working in a company or organisation undertaking commercial cleaning or providing general assistance or a similar role.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and take directions from supervisor.
- Demonstrated understanding of WHS and Manual Handling.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or relevant professional standards where applicable.
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 Barbara Turner on Barbara.Turner@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 28th November 2024
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If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
