Operations Assistant - Operating Suite
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Operations Assistant
Remuneration: $ 64,824.56 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care.
- Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to innovation and patient centered care.
- Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery.
- Empowering teams to make a lasting impact.
Applications are sought for the role of Operations Assistants on a Full-Time permanent basis, for Westmead operating suites, a tertiary referral trauma centre with 24 operating rooms. The position is responsible for patient transport and positioning before and after procedures and includes ensuring operating tables and positioning devices are cleaned, maintained and applied using appropriate manual handling techniques, to support elective and emergency surgery. As well as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe patient care.
What you'll be doing
In this role as an Operations Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting healthcare professionals and ensuring effective patient care delivery in the Operating Suite and High Dependency Units. This position involves direct patient interaction, equipment management, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
- Assisting in the transfer and positioning of patients during surgeries and recovery.
- Cleaning and maintaining operating rooms and deliver necessary surgical equipment.
- Supporting healthcare staff with preparation and positioning for procedures.
- Providing compassionate care to patients, addressing their physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Operating industrial equipment and chemicals safely, adhering to work practices.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Selection Criteria:
- Ability to demonstrate experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite and ability to adapt to the demands of a Perioperative environment.
- Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.
- Proven ability to communicate with a variety of patients, staff, and managers.
- Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Requisition ID: REQ514593
Applications Close: 13th February 2025
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Elizabeth Stafidas
Nurse Manager – Operating Suites on 02 8890 1300 or Elizabeth.Stafidas@health.nsw.gov.au.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
