Health & Security Assistant (Wardsperson)

540335 - Health & Security Assistant (Wardsperson)
Support Services Department
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Casual Roles
Casual role - on-call basis 7 days 24-hour rotating roster position with the Support Services at the Calvary Mater Newcastle.
**Remuneration**: $32.11 per hour + shift penalties + allowances
**Salary Classification**: Health and Security Assistant
About the role
The role of the Health & Security Assistant (Wardsperson) is to provide support across the hospital, working 7 days a week 24-hour rotating roster. The Health & Security Assistant (Wardsperson) will provide non-clinical care to a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
To assist nursing staff in patient care
To transport patients for admissions and discharge
To attend all emergency codes and mortuary duties
To assist security staff in code black situations
To be on call for cleaning of discharge beds as required on night duty
To attend to ICU on night work, weekends and public holidays or when there are no ICU Technicians available
Casual roles - rotating roster works 8-hour shifts over a 24/7 period. The shift times are:
Day shift 0600 - 1400
Afternoon shift 1400 - 2200
Night shift 2200 - 0600
Key Responsibilities
Work with the existing team as the permanent full time holiday reliever
Transportation of patients throughout the Wards/Departments.
Respond and fulfil your role in all emergency codes
Discharge of patient to appropriate pickup areas (as per hospital policy).
Assist ICU/Theatre staff with patient care, weekends/public holidays and out of normal hours for Technical Assistants.
Demonstrated flexibility that meets changing needs of unit or work environment.
Maintains harmonious relations with hospital staff by behaving in a professional manner and displaying a non-confrontational manner.
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What you bring
Current NSW Security Licence.
Senior First Aid Certificate.
Previous experience working in the support services area in a health care environment.
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation.
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Fitness Passport.
Gender Neutral parental leave
Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 % - (not applicable to Casual)
Superannuation contributions at 12%
ADO's each month (for full-time employees) - (not applicable to Casual)
Novated leasing available for eligible employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) - (not applicable to Casual)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world-class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.