Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time or Full Time, up to 38 hrs per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Ops Assist – Others
Remuneration: $30.23 – $31.02 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ533466
Application Close Date: 01/12/2024
Interview Date Range: 04/12/2024 – 11/12/2024
Contact Details: Soji John – 02 9616 8143| soji.john@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is looking for a reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic Operating Assistant to join our team in supporting high-quality patient care within the Operating Suite. The ideal candidate is a great team player who takes pride in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
We are seeking someone who is attentive to detail and dedicated to infection control standards, with duties that include cleaning theatres between cases, removing waste, and performing end-of-day cleaning procedures. The Operating Assistant will also provide valuable support to clinical staff by assisting with patient positioning and delivering blood and tissue samples across the hospital.
If you are a motivated, responsible individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.
What You’ll be Doing
Safe transportation of patients to and from theatre as well as the cleanliness of theatres. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.
Where You’ll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Operating Theatre Team
- Highlight the main factors driving your interest in this position and express what aspects of joining the team motivates you the most?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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