AddressReference Number: 44471: Patient Service Assistant Employment Type: Casual (CS) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Opportunity:
An opportunity exists for experienced Patient Services Assistants to join the Support Services Teams at our Broadmeadows and Bundoora campuses. We are looking for reliable individuals who demonstrate exemplary communication skills, an efficient attitude, and a friendly, professional manner.
About you:
The successful applicants will possess and demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Ability to communicate with patients, other members of staff and members of the public with empathy and an appreciation of confidentiality.
- Understanding of infection control cleaning processes within a healthcare environment.
- Previous experience in the operation of commercial cleaning equipment.
- Deliver excellent cleaning standards.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- The ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
- Certificate III in Health Services is desired but not compulsory.
How to Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application (applications should include a CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above).
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (6 months or less) National Police check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.
For further role details, please refer to the position description below.
Casual PSA Position Description
For enquiries: Snezana Velevski, Support Services Manager E: ***************@nh.org.au
Applications close 2nd June 2024
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
or a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
