Wardsperson (Inpatient Withdrawal Management Unit)

1 week ago

Kingswood, Australia Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Wardsperson
**Location**: Nepean Hospital
**Remuneration**: $59,579.05 - $59,996.48 per annum
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ537909
**Applications Close**: 16/12/2024
- With _**_CORE_**_ Values of _**_C_**_ollaboration, _**_O_**_penness, _**_R_**_espect and _**_E_**_mpowerment,_
- working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed_
- and develop in your chosen career role._

**About Us**

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, non-judgmental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.

Our Inpatient Withdrawal Management Unit in Nepean Hospital is growing and we’re currently looking to hire a full time Wardsperson.

**Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees**
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanour and ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow instructions.
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the position as listed in the physical requirements in the position description.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety issues basic manual handling techniques involved in lifting and transferring patients.
- Good time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Competent in computer use and relevant software programs eg Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
- Current drivers’ licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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