Full Time Hospital Assistant (GDE 2) – South Western Sydney Local Health District

Full Time Hospital Assistant (GDE 2) position open at South Western Sydney Local Health District. Become part of a committed team, always striving to deliver excellence in the health/public sector.

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
• Location: Fairfield Hospital, Prairiewood NSW
• Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
• Remuneration: $50876.71 per annum
• Requisition ID: REQ252203
• Application Close Date: 26/09/2021

Where You’ll Be Working

Fairfield Hospital is recruiting for a Full Time Hospital Assistant to complement and enhance the current Domestic Services Department.

Life at the South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse, and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District, the staff is proud to be equal opportunity employers, where they don’t just accept differences but honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, South Western Sydney Local Health District encourages people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

“Transforming Your Experience” (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to always positively transform patients’, consumers’, staff’s, and the community’s experiences across the 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.

Salary Packaging and Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.

What you’ll be doing

Full Time Hospital Assistants maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors; providing the highest possible standard in line with NSW Health Environmental Cleaning Policy.

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

• Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written (tested at interview).
• Ability to work a 7 day roster, including weekends and public holidays with the flexibility to work morning, afternoon and night shifts as required according to patient flow needs.
• Ability to navigate with a computer to undertake online training modules/update rosters through HealthRoster and view/update the HRIS Human Resouces Information System by way of Stafflink.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Prevention principles and WHS legislation.
• Demonstrated Experience in cleaning within a healthcare, commercial or industrial setting.
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a group environment.

To Apply:

For role related queries or questions, contact Ruzica (Rose) Steko on (02) 9616 9193, or email on Ruzica.Steko@health.nsw.gov.au

Interview Date Range: 29/09/2021 – 06/10/2021

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.

If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au.