Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital
You will be an integral multi-disciplinary team member within the Emergency Department providing a high standard of care for patients in the areas of patient care, patient transport and support of the nursing care team as directed.
The Position:
* Transfer patients using all forms of patient transport to all areas of the Hospital.
* Perform manual handling of patients under supervision of Registered Nurse/Midwife/Enrolled Nurses.
* Assist Nursing Caregivers with the care of patients.
* Maintain safe environment for patient contributing to patient comfort needs.
* Contribute to an efficient and timely patient admission, transfer and discharge process.
* Provide focused supervision of a particular patient(s) as directed by Registered/Enrolled Nurse to eliminate risk to particular patient(s) eg provide companion support
* Respond to patient's needs/call bells and implement prompt appropriate action or referral to the Registered Nurse.
* Order ward supplies and requirements as required.
* Seek appropriate information to ensure quality patient care.
* Attend unit/other meetings as required/requested.
* Respond to patient complaints in an appropriate manner.
* Liaise with nursing caregivers to ensure patients receive appropriate diet/meals. Assist with patient feeding as directed by Registered Nurse/Midwife/Enrolled Nurse.
You will have a Certificate III in Health Service Assistant (Client/Patient Services) or similar or be currently studying in a health-related field at tertiary level. You will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work with minimal supervision whilst identifying priorities.
To succeed you will have a knowledge of principles of manual handling and basic cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
* Salary: $52,494 to $54,158 (unqualified - pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation
* Salary: $55,759 to $57,423 (qualified – pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation
* Permanent part time position working 30 hours per week
* Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
* Novated leasing
* work related expenses
* self-education and
* additional superannuation
* A welcoming and supportive culture
* Dynamic multidisciplinary team
* Discounts on hospital services and health insurance
* Additional professional development
For enquiries, please contact Carla Jabornik, Operations Manager Emergency and Clinical Partners on
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.