Patient Assistant Officers

**Job no**: 883200
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Southern
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Daw Park**:

- **Salary OPS-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) + **Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full-time and part-time temporary positions up to 3/10/25**

**About the Role**

As a Patient Assistant Officer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the safety and well-being of patients experiencing confusion and disorientation. Your compassionate support will help prevent falls and ensure patients remain engaged in their treatments. Working closely with Registered Nurses and the nursing team, you’ll follow tailored care plans while providing short-term assistance to multiple patients throughout your shift, making a meaningful difference in their hospital experience.

In this dynamic position, you'll be responsible for closely monitoring patients, escalating any clinical concerns to the nursing staff, and meticulously documenting observations for smooth handovers. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within the healthcare team will be essential in creating a safe and supportive environment for all patients. Join us in delivering outstanding care and making a positive impact in the lives of those you assist

**About You**

We’re seeking compassionate individuals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to vulnerable patients. If you possess the following qualities and skills, we’d love to hear from you:

- **Interpersonal Skills**: High level of communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with patients and families.
- **Tech-Savvy**: Proficient in using technology for documenting patient care and interventions.
- **Team Collaboration**: Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred care.
- **Healthcare Experience**: Experience in a healthcare setting, with a solid understanding of patient dignity, safety, and customer service principles.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Facilities**: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- **Team Support**: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 883200**

**Enquiries to**:
Cheryll Holland, Nurse Manager

Phone: 8222 1699

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 8 November 2024

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website - **How to apply** for further information**

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**Advertised**: 24 Oct 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 08 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time