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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time or Casual, up to 16 hours per week
Location: Bowral Hospital
Position Classification: Operations Assistant - Others
Remuneration: $30.22 - $31.01 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ459774
Application Close Date: 28/01/2024
Interview Date Range: 31/01/2024 – 07/02/2024
Contact Details: Rachelle Roberts – 4861 0264 | Rachelle.Roberts@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Perioperative Services Department at Bowral and District Hospital, is dedicated to the delivery of outstanding patient care. With a strong focus on staff and patient experience, we promote a culture of safety and collegiality where staff are supported to achieve their full potential and our patients are involved in decisions about their care.
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person to join the Perioperative Team as the Operating Theatre Assistant.
The Operating Theatre Assistant will work within a dynamic team environment to provide safe, reliable and supportive assistance to the nursing and medical staff in the provision of surgical services through non-clinical functions.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with an interest in patient care, safety and service delivery. They will have an attention to detail and a proven track record of completing tasks to a high standard regardless of whether they are working independently or as part of the dynamic perioperative team.
Overall responsibilities include the preparation of operating theatre equipment, transport of patients, specimens and equipment, assisting with the transfer, positioning, prepping and/or physical supporting of patients, cleaning of floors and furniture, removal of soiled linen and waste, restocking supplies and maintaining safe and hygienic conditions within the operating suite.
You will also possess:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently
- Moderate to high level of physical fitness
- Excellent patient and customer service focus
- Be available for a range of shifts across a 7 day rotating roster
What You'll be Doing
Safe transportation of patients to and from theatre as well as the cleanliness of theatres.
All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.
Where You'll Be Working
The Southern Highlands of NSW is made up of 34 towns and villages, providing both a rural yet cosmopolitan lifestyle of cafes, restaurants and wineries, offering a diverse range of industry, sports, arts and culture, affordable housing, excellent schools, all less than 1.5 hours travel to Sydney, Canberra and the coast
Bowral & District Hospital is part of the South West Sydney Local Health District with strong and established networks to tertiary facilities of Campbelltown and Liverpool.
Bowral & District Hospital is a level 3 acute bed facility which provides a wide range of services including 24 hour Emergency Department, 2 x Operating Theatres plus a Procedures room, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Critical and Coronary Care, Maternity & Paediatrics.
The Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its commitment to safe, quality patient care.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Operating theatre experience and or willingness to learn new skills as an Operating Assistant
- Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays across morning, afternoon and night shifts as required
- Commitment to teamwork
- Accurate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills
- Manual handling skills
- Basic computer skills
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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