Description:
The Team:
Set near a picturesque Tasmanian coastline, the North West Regional Hospital, Burnie is a 160-bed facility and is the principal referral centre for the North West Tasmanian community and provides general medicine, surgical (including orthopaedic), intensive care, cancer services, paediatric services, outpatient clinics and specialist services. The hospital has close ties with the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School and with TAFE Tasmania thus providing opportunities for comprehensive
The NWRH Theatre is a vibrant, supportive team consisting of four operating theatres providing Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, ENT, Endoscopy and Dental services. NWRH Theatre is committed to a positive workplace culture, and excellent clinical care within a supportive environment. NWRH Theatres have a dedicated leadership and education team to support all learning and development needs.
The Role:
The North West Regional Hospital are seeking a motivated Hospital Aide to provide exceptional support to their Operating Theatre. The successful Hospital Aide - Perioperative will:
- Maintain clean and hygienic surroundings to facilitate the control of infection in specialty areas, including decontaminating, sterilising and maintaining specialised equipment.
- Maintain adequate supplies (excluding drugs) to enable clinical staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in specialty areas.
- Contribute to and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Exercising reasonable care in the performance of duties consistent with the relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and hazard identification and reporting unsafe practices or acts that may endanger staff, patients and visitors.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
You will need:
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the cleanliness of specialised equipment, and the environment according to infection control principles.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting a harmonious working environment.
- Ability to undertake and plan daily duties with minimal supervision, with the capability to adapt to changing demands in the workplace.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 15 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join the team.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $62,486 to $65,119 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
- 502014 Hospital Aide - Perioperative HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Daphne Nicholls
Position: Nurse Unit Manager Operating Theatres
Phone number: (03) 6493 6370
Email address: daphne.nicholls@ths.tas.gov.au
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