Hospital Service Assistant

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until
31 December 2026
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What is our Hospital Service Assistant - Critical Care role?
The Hospital Service Assistant – Critical Care role works across the high-acuity settings of the Emergency Department, Theatre, and Intensive Care Unit. This position provides timely physical assistance to patients and assists other members of the multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This includes, but is not limited to, the safe transport of patients between wards/departments and within the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and operating suite in beds; assistance with transferring and re-positioning patients in the theatre suites; transportation of specimens from theatres to pathology, keeping the general Perioperative Services areas clean and tidy and ensuring basic equipment and stock are always available.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What We Offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Sharron Pratt, Manager - Hospital Service Assistants, Patient Support Services on to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you'll like it here
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages) answering the below questions to outline your experience, skills and knowledge

• Describe how you will provide a customer/patient focused service both from your past experience and if no past experience your thoughts as related to a hospital setting

• Describe how you will preserve and maintain patient dignity while assisting nurses with transferring, lifting, repositioning and ambulation of patients.

• How will you maintain confidentiality of patients' condition / other information?

• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.

• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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