AddressDue to a rapid expansion of our services at Westside Private Hospital, we have a Part time position available for an experienced Orderly/ Theatre Assistant looking to grow their career in a friendly supportive environment.
Culture and Benefits:
At Nexus, caring for our people, patients and employees is at the centre of everything we do. We value our strong team culture and go to great lengths to foster inclusion and engagement across our group.
- Work/ life balance - Limited weekend work and public holidays
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Strong Reward & Recognition program
- Great discounts at a large variety of retailers including Coles & Woolworths
- Focus on health and wellbeing (including Fitness Passport)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commitment to employee development and learning
- Dedicated engagement and communication strategy
- Adjacent to public transport
About Westside Private Hospital:
Westside Private Hospital in Taringa QLD is part of the Nexus Hospitals group. Nexus employs over 1600 talented and passionate people across 27 hospitals, as well as 3 support offices.
Located 6.8km SW of the Brisbane CBD, Taringa is serviced by Train and Bus public transport which is adjacent to the hospital.
Westside Private Hospital is a specialised short-stay facility, supporting a diverse range of specialties including Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Urology, General & Colorectal Surgery, Dermatology, MOHs, IVF, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Oral Surgery.
Westside Private Hospital has 4 Operating Theatres,1 procedure room, 3 treatment rooms, a 12-bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), and 9-chair Stage 3 PACU, and 6-bed surgical ward.
About the Role:
As an Orderly you are a valued and integral member of the clinical team and will be well supported by a friendly, experienced and dynamic perioperative management team in a fast-paced environment.
To be successful in this role you will have a genuine passion for providing world-class customer and patient care and want to add value to the patient experience through:
- supporting and assisting with the safe transfer and positioning of patients
- assisting in the setup of operating theatres
- maintaining equipment and take responsibility for the management and coordination of facility stock levels to ensure continuity of service.
- Providing patient focused care and utilising your strong clinical and customer service skills.
- Communicating positively and actively encouraging a positive team culture and environment.
- Focusing on maintaining current knowledge and having a commitment to professional development.
- your ‘can do’ attitude and having an aptitude for taking initiative in a busy working environment.
- Working collaboratively with the clinical team
- commitment to continuous quality improvement and best practice.
About You:
You will have:
- Solid experience as an orderly within Theatre / Perioperative setting
- Experience managing & ordering of stock & supplies
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of equipment management
- Knowledge of safe manual handling principles and practices
- Knowledge on infection control principles
- Ability to liaise with a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate work to meet patient and customer needs
- Ability to work autonomously in an efficient and effective manner
- A true commitment to delivering high quality patient care
- available to work a flexible roster, primarily Monday to Friday 6am to 7pm with some weekend rostering availability.
Applications should address the above criteria and include a current Resume with 2 current referees.
How to Apply:
Simply click APPLY to send in your resume and we’ll be in touch. If you want to stand out from the large number of applicants we expect, please include a cover letter including why you are particularly suited to this role. We are a growing and passionate company and want those with a genuine excitement for healthcare to join us.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
