Patient Care Assistant

Come Join us!

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointment/s with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We are looking for Patient Care Assistants for who are passionate about delivering a high quality patient focussed service and contributing to an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of people in our community.

Our vision, “Healthy people, amazing care. Koorda moort, moorditj kwabadak”, captures the essence of what we do and what we inspire each other to do every day – show compassion, dedication and professionalism.

About the Opportunity

As Patient Care Assistant you will provide support of clinical staff (Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals) by contributing to a team approach in the provision of high quality Patient Care. Patient Care Assistants at Royal Perth Hospital are required to work a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and night shifts.

Qualification and Experience

• Completion of Certificate Two or equivalent in Australian Qualification Framework or commitment to undergo training and completion of Certificate Two in a relevant field (e.g. Community Services – Aged Care Work or Hospital-based PCA).
• Demonstrated competence in assisting nurses with tasks and duties related to the care of patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge in manual handling principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Extensive experience in working as a part of a team.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage time and to prioritise tasks.

Royal Perth Hospital

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and Patient Care. 

Application Instructions

Applying is easy! Simply complete the online application form and attach a current CV/resume.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. 

This recruitment pool will be open until 30 June 2024, and the following should be noted: 

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications throughout this timeframe and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool and appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur within any EMHS facility until 30/06/2024. 
• Please inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit your application.

Job related Enquiries

For further job related information, we encourage you to contact Bill Poposki on 08 9224 85***or ************@health.wa.gov.au

Eligibility and Equality

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. 

East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here. 

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on Friday 01 March 2024 will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.