Hospital Service Assistant

Overview

Hospital Service Assistant (Critical Care)

Position No: Pool Ref 00001659

Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Unit/Directorate: Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group > Patient Support Services

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. 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 31 December 2026.

What is our Hospital Service Assistant - Critical Care role?

The Hospital Service Assistant – Critical Care role works across the high-acuity settings of the Emergency Department, Theatre, and Intensive Care Unit. This position provides timely physical assistance to patients and assists other members of the multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This includes, but is not limited to, the safe transport of patients between wards/departments and within the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and operating suite in beds; assistance with transferring and re-positioning patients in the theatre suites; transportation of specimens from theatres to pathology; keeping the general Perioperative Services areas clean and tidy; and ensuring basic equipment and stock are always available.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

Please contact Sharron Pratt, Manager - Hospital Service Assistants, Patient Support Services on 08 6457 7401 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online at www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

- A cover letter (1-2 pages) answering the following questions to outline your experience, skills and knowledge:

- Describe how you will provide a customer/patient-focused service both from your past experience and, if no past experience, your thoughts as related to a hospital setting

- Describe how you will preserve and maintain patient dignity while assisting nurses with transferring, lifting, repositioning and ambulation of patients

- How will you maintain confidentiality of patients’ condition and other information?

- A detailed resume outlining your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position
- References – names and contact details of two referees. It is preferable for one referee to be a recent supervisor.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that reflects those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We uphold the social model of disability and welcome applicants who have a disability and seek to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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