Compassionate Hospital Orderly - Patient Care & Support

Mater Health Services; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Staff benefits

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking applications for an Orderly on a casual basis. The role operates on a 7 day roster with morning and afternoon shifts, supporting nursing and clinical teams to move patients, equipment and supplies safely.

You will follow infection control, maintain a clean environment, and assist with basic patient care under supervision. The position offers a salary range of AUD 32.02–34.16 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safe work practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organisation and time-management.
• Experience in hospital or healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, move, and transport patients using correct manual-handling techniques and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment, following infection control and hospital cleaning standards.
• Handle, transport, and safely store equipment, furniture, and medical gases in line with hospital procedures.
• Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision and respond appropriately to emergencies, including giving basic first aid when required.
• Manage waste disposal and clean contaminated equipment according to policy.
• Assist clinical staff in speciality areas, including supporting sterile procedures and maintaining sterile fields.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team and complete tasks assigned by the Team Leader or After Hours Nurse Manager.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, meetings, and accreditation processes.
• Undertake in-charge responsibilities when delegated and contribute ideas that enhance patient care and service delivery.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Patient care assistance

Job description

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking applications for an Orderly on a casual basis. The role operates on a 7 day roster with morning and afternoon shifts, supporting nursing and clinical teams to move patients, equipment and supplies safely.

You will follow infection control, maintain a clean environment, and assist with basic patient care under supervision. The position offers a salary range of AUD 32.02–34.16 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits.