Operating Theatre Assistant
Afternoon Operating Theatre Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Operation Assistant - Others
Remuneration: $31.29 - $32.10 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ570980
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.
The Operations Assistant provides a support function in the operating suite by facilitating the movement, safe positioning and comfort of patients throughout their surgical experience. In addition to supporting patient care, the Operations Assistant assists clinical staff by preparing positioning equipment used in surgical procedures, transporting equipment and stock, restocking consumables and cleaning.
Where you'll be working: Ryde Operating Theatre
What you'll be doing: The Operations Assistant provides a support function in the operating suite by facilitating the movement, safe positioning and comfort of patients throughout their surgical experience. In addition to supporting patient care, the Operations Assistant assists clinical staff by preparing positioning equipment used in surgical procedures, transporting equipment and stock, restocking consumables and cleaning.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Understanding and compliance with infection control principles.
- Experience in carrying out duties safely to prevent injury to self and others.
- Ability to listen carefully to instructions, seek clarification and carry out tasks as requested.
- Compassionate manner with all patients to provide exceptional care.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, which includes being on feet most of the day and frequent pushing and lifting of patients and other heavy items.
- Attention to detail in performing tasks – eg. cleaning and stock control.
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For role related queries or questions contact Hillary Nowlan on Hillary.Nowlan@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 98587180
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.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 12 May 2025
