Port Macquarie Base Hospital is looking for a Hospital Assistant (Grade 2).
- Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Till 20/03/2022
- Position Classification: Hospital Assist Gde 2
- Remuneration: $49,859 – $49,859
- Hours Per Week: 38
- Requisition ID: REQ251255
- Advertising Closes: 27 September 2021
Where you’ll be working
The Port Macquarie Base Hospital is a 228-bed, level-five facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services. Services include intensive care, cardiology, geriatric, rheumatology, stroke, respiratory, oncology, renal dialysis, general medicine, orthopaedic, urology, vascular, general surgery, mental health, paediatrics and obstetrics.
Additional services include physiotherapy, dietetics, social work, occupational therapy, Aboriginal health, Acute Pain Service and an onsite pharmacy. Diagnostic services include pathology, CT scans, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound and general x-ray.
About the role
Provide an efficient and effective delivery of cleaning services in all areas of the hospital/facility to provide a clean environment and to minimise health care associated infections.
Role requirements
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality cleaning services with previous experience in a healthcare facility or commercial/industrial cleaning role
- Ability to communicate effectively, with all levels of staff, as well as patients/clients and members of the public
- Demonstrated ability & capacity to work independently and as part of a team with a commitment to customer service
- Knowledge of work health and safety principles, including safe manual handling and infection control
- Ability to take the initiative & respond to changes in cleaning requirements, with ability to prioritise tasks and problem-solve
- Participation in a 7-day rotating roster that includes weekends, public and school holidays, including morning, day, afternoon and night shifts
Note: An eligibility list from this recruitment activity may be created for future vacancies.
To Apply
For role related queries or questions, please contact Wendy Stevenson on Wendy.Stevenson@health.nsw.gov.au
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Please ensure that you declare your Aboriginality in your statement, covering letter or CV. In addition to addressing the selection criteria, Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality by supplying either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service, or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council.
Applications Close: 27 September 2021
