Perioperative Support Services Officer

Overview

The Perioperative Support Services team at the Department of Health Tasmania supports surgical and procedural operations at the Royal Hobart Hospital. As part of the Surgical and Perioperative Services unit, the team works across Operating Theatres, Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA), Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (PARU), Endoscopy, and Short Stay Surgery Units. The team is collaborative and proactive, encouraging a strong work ethic, adaptability and continuous professional development. Members are expected to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to safe and effective patient care.

Role

Perioperative Services broadly encompasses the following patient care areas: Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA), Holding Bay, Operating Theatres, Procedure Rooms, Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (PARU), Short Stay Surgery - overnight, Short Stay Surgery - day area and the Endoscopy/Day Procedure Unit. As a member of the Perioperative Services operational support team, the Perioperative Support Services Officer provides cleaning, transport, administrative and other support services to ensure effective and efficient operation of the allocated area within Perioperative Services, ultimately contributing to safe quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• In accordance with Infection Control Guidelines, clean surrounding environments and undertake general and infection control asset cleaning activities efficiently and effectively, including but not limited to the dismantling and cleaning of assets such as equipment, furniture, fridges and fixtures, and complete associated documentation related to the cleaning process/es as required.
• Provide transportation services for patient transfers by means of trolleys, wheelchairs and beds to all departments within the hospital including discharge to patient collection area when and as required.
• Assist nursing staff with the preparation of the patient care areas and utility support rooms, ensuring relevant equipment is present, clean and in working order.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• Hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $63,110 to $66,049 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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 available to eligible candidates:

• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Eligibility

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

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 in the Statement of Duties is not required.

• Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the named person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Joey Minton

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthesia & Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit

Phone: 0447 715 415

Email: joseph.minton@ths.tas.gov.au

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