Wardsperson (After-hours Support)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time ; minimum 16 hours per week
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $30.04 - $30.25 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ593039
About the Role
Royal Prince Alfred is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Dame Edith Walker Hospitals. RPAH is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants.
The function of this position is to provide assistance to Nursing, Midwifery and other health service workers in delivering effective patient care. This is a support role with a scope of duties that encompasses, but is not limited by, tidying, cleaning and duties associated with direct patient care.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
Has awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.
Able to maintain safe work practice, adhering to WHS policies and procedures.
Available to work on a rotating schedule, including afternoon and night shifts, across all seven days of the week.
Benefits and Perks!
Accrued Day Off each month (For Full Time Employees), paid Parental Leave & 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 Benefit.
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.
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Applications Close: 6 October 2025
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