Hospital Service Assistant Holiday Relievers

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Part Time appointments for either 40 hours or 72 hours per fortnight only.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/04/2025.Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, innovation and care to apply for this role.NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Donna Sundblom on 08 6457 7401.About this roleDo you enjoy serving / caring for others?In this role, you will be responsible for providing assistance under the direction of clinical staff with transferring, lifting, re-positioning and ambulation of patients while demonstrating an excellent standard of customer service.Hospital Service Assistant Holiday Relievers are required to assist the backfill of regular and planned leave absences, to ensure continuity of service delivery and management of workloads while also facilitating access to and management of leave for other staff. Relief staff are rostered to cover all AM and PM shifts as required. There may also be occasional requirement to cover Night shifts.AM shifts vary in start times and shifts commence from 0600 to 1030 hours with the latest shift finish time of 1830 hours.PM shifts vary in start times and shifts commence from 1200 to 1600 hours with the latest shift finish time of 0030 hours.NIGHT shifts vary in start times and shifts commence from 2030 to 2355 hours with the latest shift finish time of 0755 hours.Holiday relievers are rostered over a 7-day period; however, the roster will not be a continuing rotation (i.e. one roster the rostered days off (RDOs) may be Saturday and Sunday, the following roster the RDOs may be Wednesday and Thursday. This flexibility with Holiday Relievers is a necessity to ensure we cover leave efficiently and maintain our service to patients and internal customers.Rosters cover a fortnight and are published at least 14 days before they come into operation. Relief staff are required to work as rostered. Some roster requests will be considered and approved if possible. There will be a minimum 10-hour break between the finish of one shift and the commencement of the next. Where practicable an employee’s ordinary hours of work will not be rostered over more than 6 consecutive days. What we are looking forNo previous HSA experience is required, however, when considering whether this role is suitable for you, be aware that you must be willing to commit to providing the patient and customer service required as per the division’s operational requirements.While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.What we offerIn addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. Generous salary packaging Diverse and inclusive cultureDiscounted public transportA smoke free environmentFlexible leave arrangements Professional development opportunitiesPaid study leaveFlexible working arrangements Continuous learningProfessional and location-based allowancesNMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. Want to know more about this role?We encourage you to contact Donna Sundblom on 08 6457 7401.We think you’ll like it hereOur employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch the below video to find out what they have to say. Ready to join our team?Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Your application should include: Responses to the following online application questions:Describe how you will provide a customer/patient focused service both from your past experience and if no past experience your thoughts as related to a hospital setting.Describe how you will preserve and maintain patient dignity while assisting nurses with transferring, lifting, repositioning and ambulation of patients.How will you maintain confidentiality of patients’ condition / other information?A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date willWe look forward to receiving your application.