**Employment Type**:Casual, up to 38 hrs per week
**Location**:Fairfield Hospital
**Position Classification**:Wardsperson
**Remuneration**:$29.03 - $29.24 per hour
**Requisition ID**:REQ516514
**Application Close Date**:15/09/2024
**Interview Date Range**:18/09/2024- 25/09/2024
**About the Opportunity**
**What You'll be Doing**
To provide safe and efficient transport of patients throughout the hospital Health services to wards, medical appointments in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
Ensure hygienic and efficient cleaning standards are in-line with infection prevention policy and procedures..
Assist the Department Manager in the effective and effective operation of the Central Ward Orderly Service.
To provide transport of patient related equipment throughout the hospital.
Transfer, admission, viewing and discharge of the decease to or at the Mortuary and other locations within the Hospital in accordance with the relevant Policy and Procedure.
Attend Emergency Calls in accordance with the relevant Policy and Procedure. E.G. MET Call Assist, Stroke codes-trauma calls, Obstetrics Code Red and Yellow, Aggressive Patient Emergencies include Code 7 MHU, Helicopter Landings and Fire Alarms.
Provide clinical support including assisting the Nursing Staff with Patient Care according to the relevant Policy and Procedure.
**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. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
**How to Apply**
- Aboriginality - this position has been advertised under the SWSLHD Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment Program. This means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If so, please tell us about your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, including a brief description of your family and community connections.
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Fairfield Hospital Central Wardperson Service.
- Highlight the main factors driving your interest in this position and express what aspects of joining the Fairfield Hospital Central Wardperson Service. motivates you the most?
- Can you share examples of how you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines in a hospital setting?
- Can you describe a challenging situation where you had to collaborate with members of different disciplines within a hospital team and how you resolved it?
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**Additional Information**
**Stepping Up - Close the Gap**
**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 _L_G_B_T_Q_I_+_ community to apply._
- SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We s
📌 Wardsperson - Fairfield Hospital (Casual)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney