Clinical Assistant - Casual

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,664,000 - 108,886,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career progression opportunities

Parkville location

Flexible shift times

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Assistant to support clinical staff across wards and departments at the Parkville site. You will contribute to high-quality patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, respecting the hospital's values and patient-focused approach.

Ideal candidates will hold Certificate 3 Health Service Assistant, with willingness to work a full range of shifts, including weekends, and capability to transfer patients using available equipment and

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 Health Service Assistant qualification.
• Willingness to work across a full range of shifts including weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to support clinical staff and patients with care.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, and clinical materials as required.
• Assist with patient hygiene and related services.
• Support with daily ward activities and keep spaces clean.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

No Lift policy knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Certificate 3 Health Service Assistant

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Why Join RMH?

• Casual position | Parkville location
• Work life balance - variety of shift times, flexible hours.
• Career progression opportunities.

About The Role

The role of the Clinical Assistant is to provide support services to clinical staff in the wards and departments of The Royal Melbourne Hospital. As a Clinical Assistant you are a vital member of the multi-disciplinary health care team who strive to provide excellent care to patients and their families. Your interactions with patients, relatives and colleagues are guided by the organisation’s vision and The Melbourne Way.

Key Accountabilities

• Transportation services (patients, equipment, pathology, blood products, food, clinical records, stores, mortuary transfers)
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills utilising the “No Lift” policy, in accordance with hospital procedures
• Provide assistance with patient hygiene and other patient related services
• Cleaning of bed space and relevant patient equipment (including procedural chairs in day areas) and entry into Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM) system
• Removal and disposal of rubbish & recyclables, linen, general waste
• Perform emergency response functions, attending and assisting in emergency codes as per organisational policy and procedures

About You

• Completion of Certificate 3 Health Service Assistant & additional 6 months experience.
• Availability to work full range of shifts including weekends, morning, evening and night shifts.
• Willingness to contribute to quality patient care.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and families.
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to safely transfer patients using motorised equipment
• Ability to work as a respectful team member in a multidisciplinary environment
• Initiative in prioritising workload
• Ability to accept direction and seek feedback, be reliable, self-motivated & have a friendly nature

Desirable

• Previous experience in an acute health setting
• Medical terminology

Benefits Of Working At RMH

• Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards). As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.