Operating Theatre Assistant

The Operating Theatres located at Townsville University Hospital are seeking experienced and client focused Operating Theatre Assistants.Please note there are both permanent full-time and part-time roles available (hours negotiable).The Operating Theatre Assistant will assist nursing, medical and surgical staff within the 14 Operating theatre complex and outlie areas to ensure a safe and efficient work area.Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification OO3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV567468
Closing date 11-Jun-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent full-time and part-time
Contact person David Murdoch
Contact details 07 4433 4326
Access theThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.Our purpose is `great care every day'.The role
This position includes frequent and repetitive lifting, manual handling of medical equipment and patients. Appropriate manual handling will be provided.The successful candidate will be required to work am and pm shifts.Employment Term

• Pemanent full-time and part-time (hours negotiable)

Generous remuneration package value up to $79,105 (full-time) p.a.comprising:

• Salary rates between $2510.50 - $2657.50 p.f. (full-time) and $33.03-$34.96 p.h. (part-time) (OO3)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include:

, locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discountsRole requirements

• Highly Desirable: Although not mandatory, qualifications relevant to the position would be well regarded.
• Shifts: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to perform the roles of an Operating Theatre Assistant.
• Previous Manual Handling Experience in a Health Care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to priorities work commitments and work autonomously in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Excellent consultative, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please download the Role Description for future reference.
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