Theatre Set Up Aide

4 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
  • Want to work with a motivated and friendly team?
  • Work in a new state of the art perioperative suite with ample onsite parking.
  • Do you need flexibility? We can offer hours to suit to maintain the right work/life balance.

Wollongong Private Hospital is defined by our unique culture and dedication to giving outstanding patient care. From the way we recognise and reward our staff to our attitude toward the patient experience – we are a great choice for staff who wants to be part of a cutting-edge, fast paced and progressive environment.

An exciting opportunity exists for highly motivated and experienced Theatre Set-Up Aides to join our dynamic team in this permanent opportunity. The Operating Theatres offer flexible rostering to balance work and family commitments, a commitment to ongoing education and a friendly work environment.

About The Role

As the Set-Up Aide in our operating theatre suite, you will have the opportunity to learn a new role, while working and collaborating with the operating theatre team. Duties will include:
  • Ensure consumable stock is rotated and date checked.
  • Complete case setups of Instrumentation and consumables for upcoming operating lists.
  • Complete Emergency and Add-on case set ups as per bookings.
  • Complete setups with instrumentation as missing items sterilised.
  • Assist the CSSD staff by putting away sterile stock.
  • Assist Scrub Nurse's with maintaining updates of Surgeon Preference Cards.
  • Attend to calls from Theatres to retrieve sterile stock as required.
  • Monitor and record temperatures in Sterile Stock Storage Rooms
  • Escalate as necessary consumable shortage to Theatre Stores Officer and Theatre NUM's or PM Co-ordinator as required.
  • Liaise with the PM Coordinator on assisting afternoon shift nursing staff with restocking and cleaning.
  • At completion of lists put away all left over instrumentation and consumables.

About You

The successful candidates must be committed to the provision of a high level of customer service and quality health care in a team environment.

You will also demonstrate;

  • Understanding of scope of practice in line with relevant registration
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
  • Ability to ensure excellence in customer service
  • Ability to prioritise with excellent time management skills
  • Take directions in a constantly changing environment

Essential;

  • Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT32512)
  • OR
  • Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (HLT37015-01)

Desirable;

  • Previous experience in an operating theatre suite or central sterilisation department.

What's in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About The Organisation

Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest and most respected private hospital operator, Wollongong Private Hospital is set in the heart of Wollongong's Medical Precinct.

The 151 bed private hospital features state of the art equipment, facilities and patient services setting a benchmark for healthcare facilities in the Illawarra. Wollongong Private Hospital includes all major services including an intensive care unit, nine operating theatres, a cardiac catheter laboratory, day oncology unit and stand-alone day surgical centre. It offers the full range of medical, surgical and maternity services.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.

Requirements
  • Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
  • According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Elizabeth Pecev via, peceve@ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications Close: 25th September 2025

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
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