Emergency Department Support Officer

The team:

• A dynamic, fast paced, well supported team
• Diverse work culture with a strong focus on patient safety
• Strong multi-disciplinary teamwork and communication

The role:

• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Emergency Department (ED) in ensuring a safe and secure environment within the ED.
• Act as a member of the Code Black Team across the entire Hospital afterhours and conduct internal hospital security functions as directed.
• Provides support services to the ED that includes assisting with transporting patients to and from diagnostic services.
• Provide manual handling assistance with patient care requirements when and as directed.
• Assist the NUM in the maintenance and management of ED equipment.

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, shift-worker position working 56 hours per fortnight commencing from as soon as possible
• Fixed term, part time, shift-worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing from 19 May 2024 until 31 July 2024
• Fixed term, part time, shift-worker position working 40 hours per fortnight commencing from 19 May 2024 until 16 March 2025
• Fixed term, part time, shift-worker position working 32 hours per fortnight commencing from 29 May 2024 until 28 October 2024
• Fixed term, part time, shift-worker position working 24 hours per fortnight commencing from 19 May 2024 until 27 July 2024
• Fixed term, part time, shift-worker position working 24 hours per fortnight commencing from 19 May 2024 until 17 November 2024

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $65,236 - $68,925 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.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.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationClaire MolloyPosition: Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency DepartmentPhone: (03) 6777 6405
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