Perioperative Wards Person

Play a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient perioperative services for the Armidale region!

Remuneration: $29.48 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging  
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ562943
Closing Date: Sunday, 13th of April

About the Role
Are you passionate about patient care? Join our team at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Operating Theatres As a Hospital Assistant (Operating Theatres), you will support the perioperative team by assisting in patient transfers, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and ensuring that essential items such as blood and pathology specimens are transported as required. Your role will be essential in upholding best practices in infection control, patient dignity, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to manual handling protocols when transferring patients.
• Assist in positioning and prepping patients while ensuring their dignity is maintained.
• Follow instructions from perioperative staff during theatre procedures.
• Transport blood, pathology specimens, and other necessary items using standard precautions.
• Provide general support to nursing staff and all areas within the Perioperative Unit.
• Work in accordance with organisational policies, ACORN guidelines, and infection control standards.

About Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Operating Theatres
Our Operating Theatres provide critical care services to Armidale and surrounding areas, serving as a referral centre for smaller facilities within the Tablelands cluster. Our team is committed to excellence in surgical care, medical research, and continuous education to ensure best practices in patient care.

Our Facilities

• Theatre One: Orthopaedics, Ophthalmic
• Theatre Two: General, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Emergencies
• Theatre Three: Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Urology, Emergencies
• Procedure Room (Theatre 4): Endoscopic Procedures

Why Join Us?
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

•  Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Benefit from ongoing training and development.
• Contribute to excellence in patient care.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Grieve on Joanne.Grieve@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• 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.   

Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 

 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.