Ward Assistant (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Acute Aged Care
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week), up to 12 months
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $1,104.17 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ584829
Step into a role that supports every step of care.
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Ward Assistant provides assistance to Nurses, Midwives and other staff in clinical units to ensure overall functioning of the service. This is a support role with a scope of duties that encompasses tidying, cleaning, stocking and errands as required.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with others.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Sarmila Thapa via email at Sarmila.Thapa@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 1 August 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
