Emergency Department Support Officer

3 weeks ago


Illawarra, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time - (Job-Share to be considered for this role)

**Position Classification**: Wardsperson

**Remuneration**: $54,062.22 - $54,465.56 per annum

**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Requisition ID**: REQ421105

**Applications Close**:21 August 2023

**What you'll be doing**

The Emergency Department Support Officer (EDSO) works as a member of the Emergency Department team to provide non-clinical support to the emergency staff to complement the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient care. This includes:
Transporting of mobilising patients, couriering of items, episodic cleaning within the ED environment, assisting the delivery of meals and beverages, restocking, making beds, and assembling of equipment set-ups.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

**Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.**

**Talent Pool**

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases before employment can commence.

**Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety issues in particular basic manual handling techniques involved in lifting and transferring of patients.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally with members of the public and staff with a courteous and strong responsive customer focused service and an appreciation of confidentiality. Aiming to maintain the Hospitals CORE Values in all areas of your role.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting and commitment to harmonious work relations.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand essential documentation including safe work practices, manual handling and infection control procedures.
- Ability to prioritise in a demanding work environment.
- Demonstrated high degree of reliability and punctuality.
- Ability to work shift work and successful experience in team environment and the ability to work under supervision and/or independently.
- Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the position.

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