AddressIf you are passionate about contributing to quality patient care and ensuring a secure hospital environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our committed healthcare team.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $31.02 Per Hour + 11% Super
Requisition ID: REQ496804
Location: Muswellbrook Hospital
Security Licence: 407686382
The role:
We are seeking a dedicated Health and Security Assistant to join our team at Muswellbrook Hospital. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting patient care and ensuring a safe environment within our facility. Your responsibilities will include assisting in patient care and inner facility transfers, maintaining cleanliness to high standards, and addressing security issues, including patient restraints. Working under the direction of registered nurses, you will be involved in lifting and moving patients, ensuring personal hygiene needs are met, and performing cleaning duties as per established practices to uphold infection control measures.
You'll be responsible for portering tasks such as patient transfers and handling of medical waste, while also ensuring the availability and safety of oxygen cylinders and responding to security alarms as needed. Your role will also involve managing challenging patient situations with professionalism and wearing appropriate protective gear in compliance with Health and safety regulations. As part of our team, effective communication and teamwork will be essential in delivering efficient and effective service.
The successful candidate will join a supportive environment where ongoing training and orientation, including site-specific and manual handling techniques, will be provided. To excel in this position, you should demonstrate a friendly and courteous demeanor, possess strong organisational skills, and ideally have a background in security or related fields.
Where you'll be working:
Benefits:
- Orientation will be provided and supported by our Clinical Nurse Educator.
- Education will include required site-specific orientation and manual handling techniques.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
- Class 1A Security Licence under the Security Industry Act, 1997, including a First Aid Certificate.
Need more information?
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For role-related queries or questions contact David Broomham on **************@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: Thursday, 11th July 2024
Information for Applicants:
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
