Operating Theatre Assistant

**Welcome to St John of God Health Care**
- St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 15,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
- With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

**The Position**

**St John of God Hawkesbury District Health Service** is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding areas. We provide 24-hour emergency, medical, surgical, diagnostic, maternity, neonatal, paediatric, palliative, intensive and coronary care services, and after hour GP services. Our 131-bed healthcare facility is operated by St John of God Health Care, and provides public patient services under a public-private partnership with the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
- A rare opportunity is available for a reliable and committed team member to commence in our Theatre Department as an
- **Operating Theatre Assistant.**
- As an Operating Theatre Assistant you will assist theatre staff in the preparation of surgical patients prior to, during and following surgery. The job requirement includes the safe movement of patients, maintenance of the theatre environment to appropriate standards, including equipment readiness, cleaning and provision of adequate supplies for the comfort of patients and assistance in theatre. Additionally, you will provide a courier service to Pathology, including blood/urgent specimen pick-up and delivery to and from clinical areas as required. This position will also include cleaning of medical equipment including x-ray machines, pin & plate tables, attachments and gowns.
- If you are working towards a Cert III Health Support Services or similar and a First Aid Certificate then we would love to hear from you.
- We currently have a permanent full time position available for a new Caregiver to join us at St John of God Hawkesbury Hospital, working 76 hours per fortnight.
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Experience in the Peri-operative environment and experience in the role of Theatre wardsperson.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Exhibit positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow WH&S principals.
- Demonstrated ability to Work in a team environment.
- Be self-motivated whilst working under mínimal supervision.

**The Benefits**:

- A welcoming and supportive culture
- Highly competitive salary & entitlements
- 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
- 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
- Flexible work options
- **_All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description)_**
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._
- SJGHC Hawkesbury District Health Service promotes Health and Wellness for all their Caregivers. If successful, you and your immediate family members will be eligible to join the Fitness Passport. This program allows members to access over 100 gyms, pools and health facilities throughout NSW._
- For enquiries on this position, please contact
- **Leanne Moulds, Acting Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 4560 5564