Eligibility
: Open to Everyone
1. Central Adelaide Local Health Network
2. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Operating Theatres
3. Salary WHA-4 $1,084.10 -$1,095.80 per week
4. Salary WHA-5 $1,110.50 - $1,122.10 per week
5. Theatre Orderly Casual Pool
About the role
Working under general direction, you will assist Medical and Nursing staff by performing a full range of duties both inside and outside of the Operating Theatre area. These duties will include transportation and positioning of patients, set-up, collection and delivery of theatre equipment, and associated cleaning and ancillary duties. Ensuring the availability of specific equipment as required, you will assist with positioning equipment, tourniquets, electro-surgery equipment, monitors, cameras, microscopes, plaster trolleys, insufflators, extra trolleys and hand tables required for scheduled procedures in consultation with the Operating Theatre team. You will also prepare beds to receive post-operative patients, changing linen as necessary and applying electric blanket, drip stand and cot sides when appropriate. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital provides health services by means of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services using the most modern available methods of assessment and treatment in medical, surgical, mental health, allied health and other techniques. Emphasis is placed on continuity of care before and after hospitalisation and care is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team.
With previous experience working in a hospital environment, you will bring the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. Self-motivated and physically fit to perform the manual handling requirements of the role, you will need to be punctual and reliable in attendance. As well as being willing and able to work any hospital roster, you will be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English and be capable of communicating effectively with people.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
What we offer
6. Attractive salary packaging available
7. 17.5 per cent Leave loading applied to your annual leave
8. Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
9. Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
10. Generous relocation assistance may apply to eligible applicants
Essential Requirements
11. Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
12. Working with Children Check
13. Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 829358