AddressEmployment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Motor Vehicle Driver <2950
Remuneration: $29.57 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ483905
Location: John Hunter Hospital and The Maitland Hospital
Applications Close: 6 May 2024 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Drive with Purpose: Join our Team and make a difference.
Are you a reliable and dedicated individual with excellent driving skills? NSW Health Pathology- Hunter is currently seeking motivated Courier Drivers to join our dynamic team who play a vital role in Patient Care and Healthcare Logistics.
The successful applicant will;
- Safely transport medical specimens and supplies between various hospital departments, clinics, and external facilities.
- Ensure timely delivery and pickup of items according to schedules and protocols.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle.
- Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Make a meaningful contribution to patient care and hospital operations.
- Join a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
What we can offer you
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Provide an efficient, consistent and reliable pathology sample transport service which also transports collection equipment, results and other items as required to and from NSWHP laboratories, collection centres, clinics and hospitals.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- A level of fitness appropriate to courier duties: walk long distances and lift, carry and move items of up to 10 kgs over an eight hour shift
- Ability to be flexible and participate in a 24 hour / 7 day roster
- Current unencumbered Class C NSW drivers license with exemplary driving record. (Recent RTA infringement record print out required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver efficient and effective services
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills with the ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and within a team and to promote teamwork as a basis for improvement.
Need more information?
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3) For role related queries or questions contact Peter Burgess on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
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). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
