Health and Security Assistant

**Join Tomaree Hospital as a Health and Security Assistant, providing essential patient care and promoting a secure, supportive environment.**

**Remuneration**: $32.10 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**:Health and Security Assist
**Hours Per Week**:20
**Location**:Tomaree Community Health | Nelson Bay
**Requisition ID**:REQ529624
**Applications Close**:Wednesday 18th December 2024

**Master Licence Number**:407686382**

**About the role**:
The responsibilities of this position include patient care as requested, transporting of patients to ward, imaging and other parts of the Hospital when required by wheelchair or beds. Coupled with this you will be part of a team for de-escalation procedures of aggressive situations and for safety of patients and staff. You will receive training and education support required to fulfil the needs of this position.

**About you**:
The successful applicant will hold a valid security licence and demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations with patients with aggression coupled with your ability to stay calm and de-escalate situations. You are a team player, have a strong ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and are adaptable to changes at short notice without hesitation. You must have:

- Class 1A security licence under the Security Industry Act, 1997
- Ability to work shift work.

**Where you’ll be working**:
Tomaree Hospital provides quality healthcare to people living in Nelson Bay and surrounding areas. The Health and Security Assistant (HSA) works as part of a team, in collaboration with other staff, to assist with the provision of high-quality security services and health assistant services. Why commute and pay for parking when you can work amongst natural parks and bushland? How about a quick swim after your shift? Tomaree Hospital is within easy walking distance of some of NSW’s most beautiful beaches.

**At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer**:

- Ongoing training and support
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Want to know more?**
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 PD2024_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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