Wardsperson

• Full-time, part-time, casual opportunities – whatever works for you!
• Great stepping-stone position in a hospital setting – grow you career with us
• Penalty rates from 6pm-6am + salary packaging available to increase your take home pay

Taking care of people is our reason for being  
At Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAH), fondly known as the San, taking care of people is our reason for being. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here too. When you work for the San, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.  

Some of the exceptional employee benefits we offer are   

• As a not-for-profit organisation, our team members can increase their take home pay by salary packaging living expenses of up to $9,009 per FTB year    
• Access to a tax-free meal, entertainment & venue benefit card valued at $2,650 per FBT year    
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave for permanent employees   
• Beautiful, leafy campus with ample discounted parking
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport   
• We have many other benefits as well, to see a complete list of all our other Employee benefits and discounts, visit: https://www.sah.org.au/why-work-for-ahcl/ 

What you’ll be doing in this role 
Our Wards person team here at the San hospital, plays a crucial role in supporting our patients and nurses in helping to deliver a positive, welcoming hospital experience for our patents and their families.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Escorting patients to various hospital departments from Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
• Assisting colleagues, as required, with the transferring & positioning of patients
• Transporting medical equipment and other patient related items
• Providing manual handling assistance to Radiology & Nuclear Medicine colleagues

Who we are looking for

• Previous or current experience working in a physical role including pulling and pushing etc as part of the job requirements, whilst also working in a safe manner for both you and others complying with WHS standards and requirements
• To be successful in this position, you must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the position
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience communicating with patients, their families, visitors, and colleagues in a professional manner
• You’ll be a team player & always ready to provide support when needed
• You’ll be flexible, efficient, motivated, and able to work independently
• Have the flexibility to work across a variety of rotating rosters (including morning, evenings and night duty)
• You’ll be adaptable, willing to learn, and work in a team-orientated, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience communicating with patients, their families, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner

About Adventist Healthcare
We are NSW’s largest and most comprehensive private hospital (700+ beds) with a dedicated team of 2400 team members, over 1000 medical officers and 300 volunteers. As a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organisation advancing healthcare since 1903, we have a proud history of delivering outstanding care and we are at the forefront of our field with best in-class technology and game-changing research.

What to expect
Please know that employment with Adventist Healthcare requires:

• A National Police and Working with Children Check
• 1-2 professional working reference checks
• At least 2 COVID-19 vaccinations with 3 doses preferred
• Other pre-employment screenings as required

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing via email.  Please note: Only applicants via portal will be accepted.  

If you’d like to chat with one of our team members about this role, then please contact: 

       Michael Bradley
       Wardsperson Manager
       Email:  ***************@sah.org.au
       Phone: (02) 9480 9***
     

Please note, applicants will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.