Hospital Aide
Department of Health
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Come and work with a supportive and dynamic team on Tasmania's North West Coast!
Provide support across a variety of tasks
Amazing opportunity to make a difference
Come and work with a supportive and dynamic team on Tasmania's North West Coast!
Provide support across a variety of tasks
Amazing opportunity to make a difference
The Team:
The casual pool in the NWRH is a highly skilled pool of staff that fill in short term vacancies all around the hospital. The team is confident and friendly with a mix of people and cultures that lead to lively conversations and happy work environment.
The Role:
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) and/or the Department Manager, the Hospital Aides will:
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment and adequate stock supply (excluding drugs) to enable clinical staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in the ward/unit.
- Have direct contact with blood or body substances or infectious material, which needs to be considered in all tasks undertaken.
You will need
- Demonstrated knowledge of the standards required to prevent infection.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and public.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in promoting a harmonious work environment.
- Ability to monitor ward/unit stock and stores, ordering when appropriate.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.
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: $57,130 to $62,486 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union 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:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
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:
Application Guide:
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Cathryn O'Dea
A/Nursing Director - Integrated Operations
Phone: 0460 040 729
Email: cathryn.odea@ths.tas.gov.au
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