Health & Security Assistant (Wardsperson)
Casual role - on-call basis 7 days 24-hour rotating roster with the Support Services at the Calvary Mater Newcastle.
Remuneration: $32.11 per hour + shift penalties + allowances
Salary Classification: Health and Security Assistant
About The Role
The role of the Health & Security Assistant (Wardsperson) is to provide support across the hospital, working 7 days a week 24-hour rotating roster. The Health & Security Assistant (Wardsperson) will provide non-clinical care to a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
- To assist nursing staff in patient care
- To transport patients for admissions and discharge
- To attend all emergency codes and mortuary duties
- To assist security staff in code black situations
- To be on call for cleaning of discharge beds as required on night duty
- To attend to ICU on night work, weekends and public holidays or when there are no ICU Technicians available
Casual roles - rotating roster works 8-hour shifts over a 24/7 period. The shift times are:
- Day shift 0600 - 1400
- Afternoon shift 1400 - 2200
- Night shift 2200 - 0600
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the existing team as the permanent full time holiday reliever
- Transportation of patients throughout the Wards/Departments
- Respond and fulfil your role in all emergency codes
- Discharge of patient to appropriate pickup areas (as per hospital policy)
- Assist ICU/Theatre staff with patient care, weekends/public holidays and out of normal hours for Technical Assistants
- Demonstrated flexibility that meets changing needs of unit or work environment
- Maintains harmonious relations with hospital staff by behaving in a professional manner and displaying a non-confrontational manner
What you bring
- Current NSW Security Licence
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Previous experience working in the support services area in a health care environment
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation
For further information please contact Darrin Jenkins, Support Services Manager on or
Benefits
- CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Leave entitlements may transfer from NSW Health on commencement.
- Fitness Passport
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5% - (not applicable to Casual)
- Superannuation contributions at 12%
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time; not applicable to Casual)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options
How to apply
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
- Note: You’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description
Pre-employment checks
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation. Evidence of immunisation may be required for the role.
Why join us?
Why Newcastle, NSW? Newcastle is a thriving city with diverse opportunities and lifestyle. Apply if you share our commitment to care from the heart.
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