Emergency Department Support Officer

The Role:
Assist the Manager Medical Orderly and Security Services and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Emergency Department (ED) in ensuring a safe and secure environment within the ED. De-escalate and support patients within the Emergency Department and act as a member of the Code Gray Team in ED when required. Provide manual handling assistance with patient care requirements when and as directed.

You will need:

• Knowledge of aggression management response techniques and Code Black Response Team procedures.
• Customer services focus and or experience.
• Knowledge appropriate to the role of Work Health and Safety and emergency response procedures, e.g. Fire, Bomb Threats and Evacuation Procedures.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:
Multiple fixed term full time/part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a 12-month period.

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:
$67,193 to $72,126 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Emergency Department Support Officer OHO3 (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Adam Coad

Position: Assistant Manager Medical Orderlies and Security

Phone number:

Email address:

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