Wardsperson
- Transport patients safely via bed or wheelchair across the facility.
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to staff, patients, and visitors.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $59,579.05 - $59,996.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.
- State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
- Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
- Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
- Convenient access to Westpoint shopping center, just a 10-minute walk away.
- Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.
Discover more about our workplace culture by watching this short video: Hear from Our Staff.
What you'll be doing
Provide clinical support through providing patient care assistance, transferring patients and work related items throughout the facility in a safe and timely manner as well as working in a manner that contributes positively to the on-going welfare of patients, staff and visitors at Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals.
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
- Demonstrated experience as a wardsperson or in a patient care role within an acute care setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with effective time management and prioritisation skills.
- Good knowledge of Infection Control and, Work Health and Safety standards and procedures, with a particular focus on clinical manual handling
- Ability to work effectively as a team member, supporting other and taking directions from team leaders, supervisors and other staff as required.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate respectfully to line management, colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, which includes pushing patient occupied beds, lifting patients using relevant equipment and mobilising wheeled equipment.
- Ability and willingness to work a 24 hr/ 7 day per week rotating roster, which includes weekends and public holidays.
Requisition ID: REQ536849
Applications Close: 5th January 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information?
- 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.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
