Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant

Ramsay Surgical Centre Cairns

The Opportunity

Ramsay Surgical Centre Cairns is seeking an experienced Patient Care Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly team on a permanent full-time basis.

Our ideal candidate will have experience as a Theatre Orderly. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with and supporting clinical staff
• Performing cleaning and waste removal tasks
• Ensuring surgical theatres are appropriately set up and equipment is thoroughly checked.
• Assisting with patient position for theatre
• High level cleaning of theatre post-surgery
• Transporting patients.

Play a crucial role in supporting the clinical team in delivering outstanding services and care to patients and their families!

Benefits!

• Tropical location, walk from work to the esplanade to recharge
• Enjoy staff appreciation days and functions
• Immediately access our flexible work opportunities
• Enjoy working as part of our close-knit, supportive team
• Play a critical role in our mission to deliver excellent Patient Care 
• Free staff parking

Your Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Patient Care Assistant  
• Theatre Orderly experience highly regarded
• Certification (Cert 3) in Health Service Assistance
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Availability for various shifts within a 7-day rotating roster
• A proactive willingness to learn and acquire a good understanding of hospital procedures
• Motivated and positive attitude with a meticulous attention to detail

Remuneration

A base hourly rate ranging from $25.73 - $31.05 + superannuation, based on experience and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. 

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality Patient Care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

We believe our people are our most important asset. That is why we work hard to foster a positive, supportive and inclusive culture across Ramsay Health Care.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Heather Middleton, Assistant Director of Clinical Services

E: **********@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com