Wardsperson - Temporary Full/Part Time - Barkala - The Sutherland Hospital

Wardsperson - Temporary Full/Part Time - Barkala - The Sutherland Hospital

💼 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ614997

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time/Part Time until November 2026
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration:$30.05 - $30.26 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to38
Requisition ID:REQ614997
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications close: 2 November 2025

Come Work with Us

Your new role:

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

- To provide high quality care that is customer focused to the patient/clients and carers of The Sutherland Hospital

- Communicate effectively and with respect at all times

- To work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary health team care delivery

- Act as advocate to establish and maintain patients’ autonomy

- To maintain and promote a professional standard of practice, adherence to the policies and standards of SESLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations

- Assist with patient care as directed by nursing staff e.g. patient lifting, showering and personal care

- Transport patients to and from treatment and diagnostic areas as required, using a bed mover if patient is transported in a bed

- Assist Nursing Staff with the transfer of deceased patients to the Mortuary

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.

Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Emily Borg on Emily.Borg@health.nsw.gov.au

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated effective communication skills.

2. Ability to function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and unsupervised.

3. Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills.

4. Demonstrated effective problem solving skills.

5. Sound understanding of and commitment to Work Health and Safety Procedures.

6. Possession of a current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.

7. Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies

- 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.

- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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