Health and Security Assistant
If you are committed to making a difference with a focus on compassionate care, safety, and teamwork, we invite you to apply today.
Join our dedicated team at HNELHD as a Health and Security Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Remuneration: $61,510.48 p.a. + 11.5% + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Location: Cessnock District Hospital (site based)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ531592
Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024
Master Licence Number: HNELHD 407686382
The Opportunity:
Working as a Health and Security Assistant, you will become a vital part of our multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of safe, patient centred care to a diverse population. This role works under the guidance of clinical staff providing general assistance in wards, portering patients within the facility/campus, undertaking cleaning duties including infectious cleans withing the Emergency Department and security duties as required under the direction of clinical staff.
Our successful candidate will be working within The Emergency Department, Medical Wards and Surgical Wards at Cessnock District Hospital. You will work closely with the After-Hours Nurse Manager, Nurse Unit Manager, nursing staff and the greater multidisciplinary team. Ongoing education, training and support is provided throughout your career.
About You:
If you are committed to making a difference in healthcare with a focus on compassionate care, safety, and teamwork, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to provide exceptional patient care every day. To be successful in this role, ideally you:
- Have a current security licence and first aid certificate
- Have worked in a similar role within a health environment
- Are a strong communicator, and able to take instruction and feedback effectively
- Work well in a team and are capable of multi-tasking
About Us:
At Cessnock Hospital, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing the professional development of our team members. We believe in providing ample opportunities for growth and learning. Our dedicated Health Service Manager and Security Manager are here to offer personalised support and guidance every step of the way. We actively encourage our staff to pursue additional education and participate in specialised courses, such as those focusing on Violence Prevention, to enhance their skills and knowledge. This commitment ensures that our team remains well-equipped to deliver exceptional care and service to our community.
Cessnock is located only a short distance away from the Hunter Valley vineyards and is the administrative centre of the City of Cessnock Local Government Area. It is a vibrant town, surrounded by countryside and full of affordable dinning and accommodation and home to the Cessnock District Hospital. It is a 64-bed facility that provides Emergency, Surgical and General Medical Care to the area’s growing population.
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)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Discounted health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Whiting at Jennifer.Whiting@health.nsw.gov.au
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
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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 HNELHD 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.
HNE 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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