Perioperative Support Services Officer

The role:

The Short Stay Suite is a component of the Perioperative Precinct and incorporates Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA), Holding Bay, Same Day Discharge (SDD), 19 bed Surgical Ward and a state-of-the-art standalone Endoscopy Suite. 

The Short Stay Suite is a face paced, high turnover unit which will provide you with many learning opportunities across a diverse range of areas.

As a member of the Short Stay Suite operational support team, you will be responsible for:

• Providing Support Services to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Short Stay Suite 
• Contributing to, and participating as a member of the health team
• Assisting with the transportation and manual handling of patients 
• Cleaning, administrative and other Support Services

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

• Fast paced, dynamic team environment 
• Multifaceted unit including Surgical and Endoscopy 
• Cleaning, transport, administrative and other Support Services contributing to safe quality patient care

Details of Appointment

Multiple permanent full time and part time, shift-worker position working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $60,666 - $63,222 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

• Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Eligibility:

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Applications close: 24th April 2024, 11:55pm

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Perioperative Support Services Officer HSO4.pdf
• Perioperative Support Services Officer HSO4.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information (Contact Officer)

Madeline Paine

Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 0400 984 ***
Email: **********@ths.tas.gov.au

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