Theatres Afternoon

**Remuneration**: $31.20 - $32.24 per hour + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
**Location**: John Hunter Hospital
**Employment Type**: Permanent Part-time
**Position Classification**: Administrative Officer Level 2
**Hours Per Week**: Up to 15
**Closing Date**:Monday 7th October 2024

**About us**:
The Surgical Services unit at John Hunter Hospital is a crucial component of our healthcare system, encompassing a range of administrative and support roles that are vital to the effective functioning of surgical and perioperative services. This unit includes positions such as Patient Support Officers, Administration Officers, and Ward Clerks, who operate across our two operating theatre suites, Same Day/Day of Surgery, Perioperative Service, and Surgical Wards. The work environment within the Surgical Services unit is dynamic and fast-paced, reflecting the bustling nature of a major hospital.

**The Role**:

- Managing patient records, assisting clinical staff with administrative tasks, and overseeing documentation related to surgical procedures and patient care.
- Provide administrative support to the Operating Theatre Nurse Unit Manager to ensure the seamless operation of the theatre suite.
- Facilitating communication between various departments, including operating theatre suites, Same Day/Day of Surgery, and Surgical Wards, to ensure that all necessary preparations, paperwork, and information are in place for surgeries.
- Precise data entry and a keen eye for detail are essential. Ensuring accuracy is crucial for the smooth operation of the Theatre Complex and for keeping patient records up-to-date.

**The available shifts are**:

- Every second Thursday from 2:45 PM to 9:15 PM
- Every second Saturday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

**About you**:
**How you will be supported**:
The successful applicant will receive comprehensive support through an induction and training program, which includes both face-to-face and online training, along with mentorship to facilitate a smooth transition into the role. Additionally, employees have access to career development opportunities, which support their continuous learning and advancement within the organisation. We ideally would like to roster 2 weeks of training to begin with.

**What we can offer you**:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

**_An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies._**

**Need more information?**

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**Information for Applicants**:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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