Patient Transport Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: BI Motor Vehicle Driver up to 2950

Remuneration: $ Super

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ600430

Location: Broken Hill

We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia (only a 2 hour flight from Sydney) with everything you need right at your front door

Broken Hill is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at"Living and Working"in the Far West

What you'll be doing

Provide transport and other duties for the Broken Hill Health Service which include:

• Transfer of in-patients from Far West LHD Public hospital to another hospital facility, medical appointment, Nursing homes or private residences, Airport/RFDS, under the direct supervision of a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
• Transportation of staff and deliveries as requested.
• Check and maintain vehicles.
• Plan and arrange maintenance of vehicle.

What is on offer

• 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
• Salary packaging (pay less tax), and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.66k meal & entertainment
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Fitness Passport
• Isolation and climate allowance
• Remote Area Housing Benefit
• Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton (Buronga), Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.

• Current NSW Drivers Licence Class C and Current Apply First Aid Certificate.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically capable of transferring patients, loading, unloading and manoeuvring patients around, on and off stretchers or wheelchairs.
• Demonstrated experience with using computer systems and Microsoft programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or part of a team with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of challengers of working in a remote area.
• Demonstrated previous experience relating to position.

The Welcome Experience

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