Wardsperson
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $29.03 - $29.24 Per Hour + Allowances + 11 % Super
Requisition ID: REQ480577
The Maitland Hospital
At Maitland Hospital, our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care to encompass the growth and development of our staff. We firmly believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement. Through comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to cutting-edge resources, we empower our team members to reach their full potential and excel in their respective roles. The successful applicant will be supported by senior staff, all staff are supported by Security & Wardsperson Manager, on the job training and orientation will be provided. Professional development and education is encouraged and supported. All staff undergo annual performance development reviews.
- Maitland Hospital is part of the Lower Hunter Sector of Hunter New England Health. Maitland Hospital provides a range of comprehensive services with the role of the wardsperson supporting the delivery of these services. With one of the busiest emergency departments in the state.
- Maitland Hospital has been built to provide patients with high quality care in a modern and comfortable environment and it embraces technology and innovation, allowing staff new, improved ways to work that will deliver better health outcomes.
- Set in an idyllic location in the Lower Hunter Valley within a picturesque riverine landscape and historic buildings. Lots of choice of affordable housing and excellent local public and private schools. Maitland is well connected by road, rail and air, is located less than two hours north of Sydney, only 15 minutes from Hunter Valley Wine Country and 30 minutes from Newcastle and its pristine world renowned coastline and beaches.
About you:
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Undertaking and flexibility to work a 24/7 roster.
- Basic computer skills.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel to sites across HNELHD.
Benefits:
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Superannuation contributions 11%
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Darran Hooper on Darran.Hooper@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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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