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Work within a multidisciplinary environment and support the patient journey throughout the hospital.
$29.03 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Casual | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ564002 | Applications close: 8 May 2025
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As the Wardsperson, you will support and assist clinical and other staff with patient care, manual handling, and the transportation of patients. Responsibilities include assisting patients to the front of the hospital for private transportation, lifting and turning patients using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment, undertaking general patient care duties, renewing oxygen cylinders and medical gases, mortuary duties, companioning patients, and maintaining equipment.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A Little About Us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital with over 500 beds. The campus includes the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre and offers a range of inpatient, outpatient, and community services.
Wollongong is situated an hour south of Sydney, bordered by the Royal National Park, Lake Illawarra, the Tasman Sea, and the Illawarra Escarpment. Learn more about living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits of Working With ISLHD.
We offer benefits to support work-life balance and career development, including:
* Allocated Days Off (ADO) – paid day off once a month for eligible full-time employees
* Salary packaging for tax advantages
* Novated leasing for a vehicle and running costs (eligible full-time employees)
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for employees and families
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free support for staff and families
* Discounted private health insurance options
* Opportunities for career progression, professional development, and secondments
Requirements
To apply, review the Position Description, then submit your resume and answers to targeted questions via our online portal. Essential requirements include:
* Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
* Working With Children Check (WWCC)
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We are dedicated to creating a child-safe environment, respecting the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Need more information or help applying?
* Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and more about ISLHD
* Visit the Stepping Up website to support Aboriginal applicants
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* Contact Kate Worrall at Kate.Worrall@health.nsw.gov.au for queries or assistance
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