Operating Theatre Assistant

1 week ago

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

Assist patients on their surgical journey by providing expert porterage, patient transfer, and positioning during operations._

$30.23 - $31.02 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Permanent Part Time and Full Time - various hours available **|** Ops Assist** |** Yuin Country, Shoalhaven Hospital (SDMH) **|** REQ528968 **|** Applications close: 21st November 2024

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

As the Operating Theatre Assistant, you will provide courteous, professional support services in a high-stress environment, working with diverse teams under limited supervision. In this role, you'll help ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment by assisting with safe patient transfer, positioning, and preparation before, during, and after procedures. Key duties include preparing clean post-op beds, assisting with patient transfers to recovery or ward beds, maintaining a sterile operating room, and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the next procedure. You will also assist with operating room cleaning and collaborate with nurses to deliver exceptional patient care.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description.

**A little about us.**

Shoalhaven Hospital, located on Yuin Country, is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children's Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit.

With a significant redevelopment of the hospital currently underway and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- NSW Drivers Licence
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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