Patient Ward Attendant at TQEH

Job no: 917229

Work type: Full time

Location: Various

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary WHA-3 $1, $1,117.60 per week + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time positions working Dayshift Monday to Friday - 7 am to 3.30 pm

About the Role

As a Patient Ward Attendant, you will play a key role in supporting both clinicians and patients in a dynamic, multidisciplinary rehabilitation care environment. Reporting to the Team Leader Support Services, your primary responsibility will be to assist in providing an effective and responsive service to ensure the highest standard of patient care. You will work alongside a dedicated team, contributing to the smooth operation of the ward and enhancing the overall patient experience.

This is an exciting and rewarding role where you will take on various responsibilities, from supporting daily ward activities to assisting with other tasks that promote the successful delivery of quality services. Your efforts will be vital in maintaining a positive and supportive environment for both patients and staff, making a real difference in the rehabilitation process. If you're passionate about providing compassionate care and working collaboratively within a healthcare team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About You

We're looking for a dedicated and reliable individual with the following qualities:

• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, exercise initiative, and work independently.
• Committed to customer service principles and maintaining confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and risk management.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 17 October 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Advertised: 02 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time