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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Patient Transport Officer
Remuneration: $63,184.89 per annum plus 11% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38Location: Patient Transport Services, MuswellbrookThe OpportunityWe are looking for a highly motivated Patient Transport Officer to contribute to the safe transfer of patients in a variety of situations in the Muswellbrook area. Make a difference by doing what you love.Above all, we’re seeking team players with a passion for people and healthcare to join our growing Patient Transport Service. Does this sound like you?You’ll be responsible for providing safe and timely transport of patients and contribute to the delivery of quality care and excellence in customer service within a cost effective and efficient environment.Due to operational requirements, there will be instances where you be required travel to another hub within the New England region and will be required upon notice.Preferred candidates are required to be successfully fit tested to an approved respirator prior to gaining employment with Patient Transport Services. The testing will be arranged and booked through Patient Transport Services during the recruitment process. Successful candidates must maintain a cleanly shaven face to obtain an adequate seal to the approved fit tested respiratory throughout their employment.Why Work for HealthShare NSW?HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.Watch Our to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:
- Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
- Wellbeing programs: access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
- Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
- Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.
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- Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
- This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Refer to
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- Possession of a current senior first aid certificate.
- Possess an unrestricted NSW Manual Light Rigid Driver Licence prior to commencing employment and, without incurring more than six demerit points in the last three years or a licence suspension/cancellation in the last two years.
- Outline your experience conducting manual handling skills (i.e., loading/unloading, and manoeuvring patients around, on/off stretchers and in/out of wheelchairs).
- Provide an example of a time you demonstrated well-developed basic literacy skills including reading and writing skills and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills to a stakeholder.
- Ability to work seven-day rotational roster including public holidays, early morning commencement and late evening completion time and a reasonable amount of overtime.
