Join Our Orthopaedic Team as a Plaster Technician in Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Play a vital hands-on role supporting orthopaedic patients across outpatient and inpatient services at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, compassionate, person-centred care.
Your new role:
As a Plaster Technician / Allied Health Assistant, you will supervise and coordinate the plaster service for orthopaedic patients within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department and inpatient units at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Working under the direction of the multidisciplinary team, you'll provide high-quality clinical and administrative support while contributing to a safe, professional, and compassionate patient experience.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical clinical work, thrives in a team environment, and understands the importance of working within scope while delivering excellent patient care.
Key responsibilities
* Apply and remove casts safely, with a strong understanding of orthopaedic anatomy and risks
* Assist in specialised clinical screening and treatment programs as delegated
* Provide clear education to patients and carers on defined topics
* Maintain accurate patient records in line with legal and organisational requirements
About you:
You're a skilled and reliable Allied Health Assistant or Plaster Technician who values teamwork, patient safety, and respectful care. You understand your scope of practice, communicate clearly with patients and colleagues, and take pride in delivering high-quality clinical support in a fast-paced orthopaedic setting.
Skills & experience
* Demonstrated experience applying and removing casts safely
* Strong knowledge of anatomy relevant to orthopaedics
* Ability to recognise changes in patient condition and escalate appropriately
* Strong time management and ability to prioritise workload
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What we can offer you:
* We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
* We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
* We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
* You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About us:
2L Orthopaedic Outpatients is a specialised, tertiary referral service Orthopaedic and Trauma Outpatient unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Our service is committed to providing high quality, patient focused care of patients with complex Trauma, Orthopaedic Oncology, Joint Arthroplasty, Spine, Hand, Pelvis, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, and general Orthopaedic needs. Our aim is to improve patient access to Orthopaedic services, reduce waiting times and provide a high standard of specialised care while delivering exceptional patient focused outcomes within a multidisciplinary team and a cost-efficient service
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
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