AddressABOUT US
The Bays Healthcare Group is a progressive, not-for-profit organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, a Dialysis Unit in Hastings and we are currently building a Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
The Bays has served our community for over 90 years and has a reputation for excellence in providing quality healthcare throughout the Mornington Peninsula.
We align ourselves with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence and our patients are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have a great opportunity for an experiencedHead Theatre Technician (Grade 4) or an exceptional Theatre Technician (Grade 3) who would like the opportunity to step up into leadership role, to join our friendly and fun Theatre Team. Reporting directly to Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Theatre, you are responsible for the supervision of all Theatre Technicians and Orderly’s in the Perioperative Services Team.
This is a permanent full time role across a variety of shifts and days based at The Bays Hospital in Mornington.
The key responsibilities include:
- The overall responsibility for the operating rooms for each surgical and endoscopic procedure, ensuring availability and functionality of necessary equipment and supplies
- Coordinating equipment supplies, repairs and replacement
- Additional managerial responsibilities and day to day coordination of technicians and orderlies
- Orientating and training new technicians and supporting the upskilling of technicians
- Coordinating the safe and efficient transfer of patients internal and external to the Perioperative Services Department
ABOUT YOU
We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and attributes:
- Certificate III or IV in Health Service Assistance (Operating Theatre Technical Support)
- Clinical experience (ideally 3 years) across all specialties, which includes Orthopaedics.
- A committed and supportive team member with the ability to work cohesively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent Communication, interpersonal and time management skills
- Be naturally aligned with our values; Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
THE BAYS BENEFITS
In addition to working for a local employer who can offer secure and flexibleemployment, The Bays has excellent benefits for employees including:
- A friendly and supportive team
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via Advantage) - up to $18,550 per year
- Free on-site parking and a short stroll to Main Street
- Parental leave policy - 10 weeks paid or 20 weeks at half pay
- Ability to purchase additional leave - up to 4 weeks per year
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free resources for health, financial, career and wellbeing
- Flu vaccination program
- Employee referral program - $1,000 if you refer a friend from your network (conditions apply)
- “Fitness Passport” - access to local gyms, fitness classes and pools at a discounted price
- Education and Development Opportunities
- Study/examination leave
- Staff discounted meals, on-site café and great coffee
- Discounted hospital charges for staff and their immediate family members
- Family violence leave
- Transition to Retirement options
- Avoid the city commute by working on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula
To apply
Please forward a cover letter and resume via SEEK. You can view the position description online and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
A current and satisfactory police check and working with children check (employee) is required prior to commencement. This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of The Bays Staff Health policy.
The Bays Healthcare Group is unable to provide sponsorship and all candidates must have full working rights in Australia.
