Position Title Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Employment Type Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Casual
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Health & Allied (04) Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 - Health Care Worker Grade 2
Hours (per fortnight) 400
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
Patient Care Assistant
- Your entry to a career in public health
- Lots of variety – work across various wards and Eastern Health sites
- Part-time, Full-time and casual 12 month fixed term positions available – flexibility and work-life balance
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
As a Patient Care Assistant, you will support the nursing team to deliver safe patient care of the highest quality. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialty and general areas, including: neurology, orthopaedic, renal, and oncology. You will be supported at all times by the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Previous experience working in an acute hospital setting will be highly regarded
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (or equivalent)
- Computer skills
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the .
Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Contact Person Louise Sebafundi
Contact Number (03) 9955 1254
Contact Email NMWorkforce@easternhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Olivia Fitzgerald
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9095 2451
Alternate Contact Email NMWokforce@easternhealth.org.au
Closing Date 31/03/2023
Position Description Patient Care Assistant_13.07.2022_PD.pdf
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.