Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $ $31.46 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ622486
Application Close Date: 07/12/2025
Interview Date Range: 10/12/ /12/2025
Contact Details: Darren Cunneen |
A pre-screening tele-interview may be scheduled as part of the recruitment process to assess suitability for progression to the formal interview stage.
About the Opportunity
Step into a role where every interaction makes a difference. As a vital part of our Security and Patient Services department team, you'll be in a frontline position for patients, staff and visitors - delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring patients and carers have access to exceptional healthcare. From transporting patients to assisting nursing staff in the delivery of quality patient care your skills and empathy will shape the first impression of our Health Service.
This dynamic position involves more than just transferring patients - it's a chance to thrive in a fast-paced frontline environment where your multi-tasking and communication skills will be utilised. You will carry out numerous duties, be proactive, work as part of a team, maintain confidentiality and privacy as well as contributing to improving our health service. Join us and help drive excellence in healthcare delivery. This role involves working a 24/7 rotating roster comprising of mornings, afternoons and night shifts.
If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment, we're ready to welcome you.
What you'll be doing
The Wardsperson role is required 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 efficient and effective operation of the Central Ward Orderly Service.
Other duties includes: 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 and provide clinical support including assisting the Nursing Staff with Patient Care according to the relevant Policy and Procedure.
Where you'll be working
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live
Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW's newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
We recognise value and are looking to ensure the highest quality team
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* This position requires experience as a wardsperson or hospital assistant in a healthcare setting or in other patient care environment, assisting and supporting the provisions of care. Outline your previous experience in a large-scale hospital operation or similar environment.
* Please tell us about your experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and your ability to organize and prioritize work demands within required time frames.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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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 LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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