Position Classification : BI Theatre PorterRemuneration : $63,822.22 + SuperannuationRequisition ID : REQ566743Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experienceGrow your career with us with ongoing learning and development opportunitiesGet exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!What you'll be doingParticipate in the preparation of theatres before cases, cleaning and clearing theatres in between and end of cases. Removing clinical waste from the department.Collect and return patients from the wards safely.Take urgent specimens to pathology / bloods to ICU.Collect items from other areas of facility as instructed by nursing staff.Maintain patient’s trolleys in clean and tidy conditions.Assist with application of tourniquets, positioning of patients and transfers of patients.Assist nursing staff with cleaning of theatres at end of all theatre lists.Identify and report issues with equipment.Weekly ordering and distribution of stock.Work unsupervised at various times and provide training to inexperienced porters undertaking duties in the operating theatre.What is on offer5 weeks paid annual leaveSalary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainmentPaid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every MonthNovated leasingFitness passportSupport through advanced education & trainingA comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeingAbout the Far West LHDThe Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community.Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.How to applyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible :Demonstrated skills to be able to work independently and as part of a teamDemonstrate effective, clear and concise communication skillsDemonstrated ability to monitor work practices, prevent security breaches and escalate breaches to immediate Line ManagersDemonstrated ability to perform patient care activities and general assistance within operating theatre areaAble to demonstrate the requirements to provide and ensure the health and safety of all persons in the workplaceApplications Close : 23 April 2025At Far West 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.
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