AddressHelp Make a difference in supporting Patients Staff and Visitors! Join our skilled Security Team in Northern Sydney Local Health District.
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
What you'll be doing
Identify and report defects, safety hazards or damage to buildings, grounds and equipment and report to the appropriate authority such as Engineering manager and Security Supervisor.
Provide assistance with cash, drug and staff escorts as required. Operate security equipment such as CTV, Intruder and Duress alarms and Access Control systems including Security Identification cards.
Exercising duties in accordance with Security legislation in regard to providing Security or the apprehension of absconding patients whilst doing so under instruction from Clinical professionals.
Comply with authorised written and verbal instructions, policy and procedures, Values and Behavioural Charters and the NSW Health Code of Conduct and other security related duties as directed by the Security Supervisor, Security Manager and Corporate Service Managers.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must hold current NSW Security Licence Class 1A, NSW Drivers Licence Class 'C' and a valid Senior First Aid certificate and current employee Working with Children Check.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply relevant legislation, policy and professional standards in the workplace.
- Demonstrated ability to complete routine event reporting, shift logs accounting for the duration of the shifts and routine patrols, and the ability to compile thorough and concise incident reports including statements suitable for presentation in Court.
- Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to work as a member of a team in an often stressful environment with the willingness and ability to follow direction from team leaders in both clinical and administrative roles.
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For role related queries or questions contact Hollie Mahlberg on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or 0448 721 ***
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 23 February 2024
Tentative Interview Date: 29 February 2024, 1 March 2024
