Supply officer (hunter region)

About the role

Newcastle Private Hospital is currently seeking a professional, customer‐focused Supply Officer to join their busy team on a casual basis. Reporting directly to the Supply Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with the supply management of the hospital, focusing on operating theatres while also supporting wards and other areas.

The role also includes handling supply & imprest queries as well as general duties in our logistics area. It is hands‐on and requires a high level of physical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer/patient service by replenishing hospital imprest areas.
• Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting positive team culture, communicating and offering help to team members, and liaising with other staff as required to create an experience that makes a difference.
• Demonstrate professional practice by working according to Healthscope's policies, processes, and code of conduct.
• Maintain standards of customer service and ensure patient confidentiality and privacy are maintained at all times.
• Support Healthscope's safety and quality improvement and achievement of accreditation by actively participating in department meetings, audits, and quality activities.
• Ensure compliance with and participation in the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards.

Essential Criteria

• Experience with a computerised purchasing system (e.g., Technology One).
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work within the constraints of a set financial budget.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven time management and problem‐solving ability.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.
• Medical product knowledge (desired).

About the hospital

Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189‐bed acute private facility located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. It includes 11 theatres, a hybrid theatre, a 15‐bed intensive care unit, a cardiac suite with a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16‐bed coronary care unit, a private maternity suite with six birthing suites and a special‐care baby nursery, and an oncology centre with an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.