Hospital Aide

2 weeks ago

Latrobe, Australia Department of Health, Tasmania Full time
Overview

The Close Observation Unit (COU) at the Mersey Community Hospital is a 6 bed Level 2 COU, providing level 2 Critical care and High Acuity services to the North west region of Tasmania. COU fosters a strong staff culture built on teamwork and a commitment to exceptional patient care, upholding the organization\'s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

The Role: Under the general supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) and/or the Department Manager, the Hospital Aides will:

  • Plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure readiness of beds and bed space for new admissions.
  • Maintain ward stock on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of ward area in accordance with existing procedures.
  • Follow cleaning standards, infection control standards, policies and protocols in accordance with hospital requirements.
  • Report unsafe practices or acts that may endanger occupants/visitors to the hospital.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations.

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

Details of appointment

Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working up to 36 hours per fortnight, commencing from 14 September 2025.

Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant.

Salary and benefits

Salary: $57,130 to $62,486 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022.

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

Benefits
  • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility and pre-employment

Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks and eligibility.

Statement of Duties and related documents are available for review prior to applying.

How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.

Documents

Statement of Duties: Hospital Aide (North West) OHO1 (June 2025).

Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.

Contact for more information

Shannon Holland
Nurse Unit Manager - Close Observation Unit
Phone:
Email:

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values. We encourage applicants from diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.


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