Perioperative Orderly Coordinator

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

At St John of God Murdoch Hospital, we have 16 main operating theatres soon to be 18, angio suite, endoscopy unit and Surgicentre. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of Theatre Orderly Services to achieve the highest standard of patient care within a safe environment.

The Position- Assist with the transfer, transport and care of patients and equipment as directed by the Clinical Command Centre and Nursing Staff, in accordance with safe practice guidelines and the relevant shift Duty Statements.- Assist in the cleaning of the department in accordance with Duty Statements and Hospital cleaning protocols and procedures.- Manage all elements of the Theatre Orderly service to meet patient and hospital needs- Liaise with Perioperative Flow Manager and Coordinators to resolve issues.- Reorganise level of Theatre Orderly availability in the event of sick leave, annual leave and unforseen events and to maintain productivity target.- Manage the Theatre Orderly team on a daily basis to ensure service provision.- Ensure that Theatre Orderlies are completing assigned tasks on time.- Ensure Theatre Orderlies are maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in their work area.- Ensures Theatre Orderlies are working according to their job descriptions.- Informs Manager of any irregularities.- Ensures standard of service is received.- In conjunction with the Manager is responsible for the monitoring and performance management of Theatre Orderlies within the Operating Suite.- In conjunction with the Manager performs performance appraisals of Theatre Orderlies.- Identifie Theatre Orderlies training needs and action- Follow up any issues as described by medical specialists and fellow caregivers.- Meets regularly (formal and informal) to provide opportunity for feedback to and from Theatre Orderlies.- Develop and implement strategies and actions to address identified needs.- Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.

You will have an understanding of and commitment to quality improvement with experience with industrial cleaning equipment. You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of safe basic manual handling principles and be physically capable of undertaking duties including pushing, pulling and lifting activities.

You will have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment with well-developed verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships. Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrate good organisational skills is essential to the role with demonstrated commitment to customer service.

To succeed you will hold recent experience in an acute hospital setting, in a similar role. Experience in a perioperative environment and attainment of PCA Certificate III in Health Support Services will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you- Salary: $64,362 to $65,503, plus 11.5% superannuation- A full-time position, working 38 hours per week- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing-
- work related expenses-
- self-education and-
- additional superannuation-
- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs- Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through- Fitness Passport
- for you and your family.- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance- Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Innovative Professional Development opportunities- Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year
- All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements._

For enquiries contact Pieter Rheeders, Theatre Resources Manager, on (08) 94288666.

Applications Close: Friday 13th December 24