Wardsperson

**Role title: Wardsperson**
- **Role type: Permanent Full-Time**
- **Role grade: Wardsperson Year 1/2**
- **Department and location**:Ward Support Department**, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst**
- **Salary: 59,579.20-59,996.65+ super+salary packaging**

**Better and fairer care. Always.**

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

**About the role**

As a Wardsperson you will play a key role in supporting the healthcare team by ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and smooth operation of the hospital wards. Your duties will involve maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work closely with nursing and medical staff to provide essential non-clinical support within the wardEfficiently transfer and transport patients, equipment, and furniture around the campus as directed by the Wardspersons Supervisor.Assist with the collection and delivery of blood products, medications, and specimens to various departments, ensuring timely and safe handling.Follow infection control procedures and assist in basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

**About you**Previous experience in a healthcare setting or similar role is desirable but not essential.Ability to work effectively as part of a team &Strong communication skills and attention to detail.A positive attitude and a caring approach to patient and staff interaction.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle varying demands and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the workplace.Committed to working a 7-day rotating roster.

**Why work at St Vincent’s?**Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-freeCommitted to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

**About the hospital**

**In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.**A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

**Sponsorship / work rights for Australia**

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

**Pre-employment checks**

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

**Equal opportunity**

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

**How to apply**

**Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.**

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.