Ward Support Assistant

The Role:
The Ward Support Assistant will:

• Provide and maintain a high standard of customer focused clerical, administrative and reception services at the Hospital.
• Provide effective and efficient non-nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes:
• Maintaining basic ward equipment and adequate stores.
• Facilitating the control of infection by maintaining clean and hygienic surroundings.
• We are seeking motivated and experienced team member for the role of Ward Support Assistant on afternoon shift Monday to Friday on a busy Medical Unit.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Hospital:
The North West Regional Hospital, Burnie is a 160 bed facility and is the principal referral centre for the North West Tasmanian community and provides general medicine, surgical (including orthopaedic), intensive care, cancer services, paediatric services, outpatient clinics and specialist services. The hospital has close ties with the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School and with TAFE Tasmania thus providing opportunities for comprehensive clinical training programs.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time shift-worker position working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing ASAP
*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: $64,125 - $68,925 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 Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022

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: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• 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.
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
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
Maxine Munting
Phone: 03 6493 6415
Position: NUM Medical Ward
E-mail: maxine.munting@ths.tas.gov.au
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