Patient Services Assistant

• Patient Services Assistant
• Perioperative
• Part-Time
  

Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.
Flinders Private Hospital is seeking an experienced theatre PSA to join the peri-operative team. This position will work in collaboration with nursing staff to provide safe and quality patient care by assisting with patient transport as well as turning over theatres and Preparing for next case.
The Flinders Private operating suite is comprised of 9 theatres and operates electively over a 6-day week.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead by example, demonstrating the values of ACHA and Flinders Private
• Assist nurses or hospital staff in carrying out patient care duties
• Greet all patients/visitors/guests within the hospital with a friendly demeanour and answer enquiries
• Going above and beyond with caring for our patients
• Comply with site WHS policy, infection control standards and policy and procedures

Essential Criteria:

• Preferable - minimum 1 year PSA experience
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills and attention to detail
• Good understanding of manual handling techniques and patient safety
• Ability to liaise with key stakeholders and customers
• Working with Children check

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region - the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country and their ongoing connection through the custodianship of its land and waters. We work thoughtfully and respectfully, remembering the land on which we stand belongs to the oldest continuing living culture in the world. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and still to come.
ACHA Health is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications Close: Friday 12 April 2024
Applications to: Dani Mcilvar, Theatre Nurse Unit Manager - E: dani.mcilvar@acha.org.au P: 08 8275 3343
Enquiries to: Sharon Upton, Assistant Director of Nursing - Perioperative - E: sharon.upton@acha.org.au