Health and Security Assistant

**Join our dedicated team at HNELHD as a Health and Security Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.**

**Remuneration**: $61,510.48 p.a. + 11.5% + Salary Packaging
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health and Security Assistant
**Location**: Cessnock District Hospital (site based)
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ531592
**Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024**

**_Master Licence Number: _**HNELHD 407686382**

**The Opportunity**:
Working as a Health and Security Assistant, you will become a vital part of our multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of safe, patient centred care to a diverse population. This role works under the guidance of clinical staff providing general assistance in wards, portering patients within the facility/campus, undertaking cleaning duties including infectious cleans withing the Emergency Department and security duties as required under the direction of clinical staff.

**About You**:

- Have a current security licence and first aid certificate
- Have worked in a similar role within a health environment
- Are a strong communicator, and able to take instruction and feedback effectively
- Work well in a team and are capable of multi-tasking

**About Us**:
At Cessnock Hospital, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing the professional development of our team members. We believe in providing ample opportunities for growth and learning. Our dedicated Health Service Manager and Security Manager are here to offer personalised support and guidance every step of the way. We actively encourage our staff to pursue additional education and participate in specialised courses, such as those focusing on Violence Prevention, to enhance their skills and knowledge. This commitment ensures that our team remains well-equipped to deliver exceptional care and service to our community.

Cessnock is located only a short distance away from the Hunter Valley vineyards and is the administrative centre of the City of Cessnock Local Government Area. It is a vibrant town, surrounded by countryside and full of affordable dinning and accommodation and home to the Cessnock District Hospital. It is a 64-bed facility that provides Emergency, Surgical and General Medical Care to the area’s growing population.

**Why Join Us?**
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- 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
- Discounted health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Additional Information**:
1) Click here for the Position Description

3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- This is a Category A position_. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with _NSW Health policy directive _PD202_4_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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