Specialised Medical Orderly

The Team:

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and the Specialised Medical Orderlies within the RHH provide a valuable service as support staff to a large multidisciplinary clinical team. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

In accordance with Agency policies and procedures, and infection control and quality improvement guidelines, the Specialised Medical Orderly will:

1. Provide Medical Orderly services and assistance to Medical, Nursing, and Para-Medical staff in the lifting, positioning, and general care of patients, in a variety of operational areas within the RHH.
2. Transport patients within the hospital environment by means of wheelchair, trolleys, and beds.
3. Respond to emergencies within the RHH, including the management of aggressive incidents as part of the Code Black Response Team.
4. Conduct internal hospital security functions as directed.

You will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge of manual handling techniques, following Work Health and Safety principles, including the skills required to safely lift and position spinal and acute care patients.
• Knowledge and experience in emergency procedures (Fire, Bomb Threats, Evacuation, and Aggression) and understanding of Hospital Code Black Response Team procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and function as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating tact and diplomacy when interacting with staff, patients, and their relatives and friends.
• Respond to aggressive incidents and, under the direction of the Code Black Response Team Leader, assist in managing such incidents.
• Assist Medical, Nursing, and Para-Medical staff in lifting and positioning patients manually or mechanically, including in and out of beds and during turning and repositioning.

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

Details of appointment:

Multiple permanent full-time and part-time, day and shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for twelve months from the date of publication, this process may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Salary:

$67,193 to $72,126 per annum pro-rata, plus shift loading where applicable. Employer 12% superannuation contribution is additional.

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

Salary Packaging:

You will have access to salary packaging benefits, including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment annually, among other benefits if eligible.

Benefits for Eligible Candidates:

• Fitness Passport – Access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $13.95/week per person or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Eligibility:

Refer to the Application Guide for pre-employment checks.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents:

Review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide for an overview of duties, the selection process, and application guidance.

• Statement of Duties: Generic Specialised Medical Orderly OHO3 (May 2025).docx
• Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. A separate response to the selection criteria is not required.

For more information:

Contact Nicholas Kuhn, Medical Orderly Services Coordinator, at 0439437611 or nicholas.kuhn@ths.tas.gov.au for further details.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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