Patient Care Assistant

Salary: HSW Level 3/4 $1,310.49 - $1,356.19 per week Location: Perth/Bentley Unit/Division: Royal Perth Hospital > Operating Theatre Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information. Patient Care Assistant – Operating Theatres Come Join us This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time Appointments. We are looking for Patient Care Assistants to work in the Operating Theatres at Royal Perth Hospital; and who are passionate about delivering a high-quality patient focussed service and contributing to an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of people in our community. Our vision, “Healthy people, amazing care. Koorda moort, moorditjkwabadak”, captures the essence of what we do and what we inspire each other to do every day – show compassion, dedication and professionalism. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: As Patient Care Assistant you will provide support to clinical staff (Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals) by contributing to a team approach in the provision of high-quality patient care. Your duties will include patient transport, patient transfers, cleaning and restocking duties within the operating theatres. Patient Care Assistants in Operating Theatres at Royal Perth Hospital are required to work a rotating roster of morning and afternoon shifts, weekdays and weekends. Qualification and Experience - Completion of Certificate Two or equivalent in Australian Qualification Framework or commitment to undergo training and completion of Certificate Two in a relevant field (e.g. Community Services – Aged Care Work or Hospital-based PCA). - Demonstrated competence in assisting nurses with tasks and duties related to the care of patients within the Perioperative Department. - Demonstrated knowledge in manual handling principles and techniques. - Demonstrated effective communication skills. - Extensive experience in working as a part of a team. - Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage time and to prioritise tasks. Royal Perth Hospital Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. We Reward You Application Instructions Applying is easy Simply complete the online application form and attach a current CV/resume along with a brief description (no more than 2 pages) of the above listed Qualification and Experience. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointments. - Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2026. - Please inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit your application. Job related Enquiries For further job-related information, we encourage you to contact Hassan Ali Hassan or Bader Alomar on 08 9224 3993 or hassan.alihassan@health.wa.gov.au bader.alomar@health.wa.gov.au Eligibility and Equality Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): - Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. - Flexible working and leave arrangements. - Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, - including mortgage and rent to name a few). - Free car parking. - For information on superannuation click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr