Wardsperson, Auburn Hospital
Employment Type: 4 x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $59.579.06 - $59,996.49 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Where you'll be working
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
- Aiming for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
What you'll be doing
We are seeking a dedicated Wardsperson to support nursing staff and assist with the delivery of basic patient care. This role includes key responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of the ward.
Daily Responsibilities will see you:
- Assisting nursing staff with daily living activities of patients.
- Undertaking transportation and mortuary duties.
- Providing general support within the ward.
- Assisting with cleaning and maintaining ward standards.
- Ensuring efficient delivery of basic care services.
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 effective communication skills with patients, visitors, staff and managers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety, Manual Handling and Infection control principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and physically challenging position/workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, including ability to read and write in English.
- Ability to complete tasks either in a team environment or unsupervised all within a measurable timeframe.
- Able to do a rotating roster.
Requisition ID: REQ540694
Applications Close: 5th January 2025
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.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Vidya Chand on Vidya.Chand@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.
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/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
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.
