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Form of workThe Operations Assistant provides a support function in the operating suite by facilitating the movement, safe positioning and comfort of patients throughout their surgical experience. In addition to supporting patient care, the Operations Assistant assists clinical staff by preparing positioning equipment used in surgical procedures, transporting equipment and stock, restocking consumables and cleaning.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Remuneration: $1,148.66 - $1,178.65 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ477976
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
We are a tertiary referral centre, with 21 Operating Theatres, including Burns/Plastics and Maternity. Our specialties in the Operating Rooms include gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, cardiothoracic, vascular, ENT, hands, neurosurgical, urology, upper GI, plastics, colorectal, paediatrics, interventional neuroradiology and emergency surgery. We also cover radiology, endoscopy and cardiac catheter lab.
What you'll be doing
The Operations Assistant will work as a multi-skilled member of Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) provide non-clinical, ancillary support to relevant staff to complement the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient care.
The position interacts with various departments throughout the hospital on a daily basis.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Recent experience as an Operations Assistant or equivalent.
- Effective communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- The ability to work independently without supervision when required.
- Ability to listen carefully to instructions, seek clarification and carry out tasks as requested.
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For role related queries or questions contact Michael Kenney on **************@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9463 2***
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.
Applications Close: 4 April 2024
