Health Service Assistant

Bendigo Health; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Career development and education

Generous salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Staff gym and pool access

Job summary

Bendigo Health is seeking a Health Service Assistant to support Ward 5C Neurological and Stroke Rehabilitation. You will assist nurses with basic patient care activities and perform non-clinical duties to keep the ward running smoothly.

This ongoing part-time position offers an hourly rate of $30.00, with 40 hours per fortnight. Be part of a leading regional health service committed to education, development and high-quality care in Bendigo.

Qualifications

• Support registered and enrolled nurses to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Assist with basic patient care activities under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver patient care.
• Undertake a range of non-clinical duties to help wards run smoothly and efficiently.
• Support Ward 5C Neurological and Stroke Rehabilitation team.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing support

Job description

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning

The Position

Job Reference: 4849

Position Title: Health Service Assistant, Ward 5C
Classification: IN37
Salary per hour (exc. super): $30.00
Hours per fortnight: 40
Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Health Service Assistant to join our Ward 5C Neurological and Stroke Rehabilitation team

In this rewarding role, you will play an important part in supporting our Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver high-quality patient care. Working under supervision, you will assist with basic patient care activities and undertake a range of non-clinical duties to help ensure our wards run smoothly and efficiently.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women's and Children's, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services.

Within a state-of-the‑art hospital, our Ambulatory and Critical Care, Medical Services, Surgical Services and Women's and Children's (including an Early Parenting Centre) areas use the latest technologies to provide excellent care. Our world class Cancer Centre uses a multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to treat specific cancers. The Cancer Centre offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, specialist nurses, clinical trials and cancer research, palliative care, and a Cancer Wellness Program.

The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment covering the Loddon Mallee region. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.

Each year our onsite Specialist Clinics provide over 100,000 service events, we also see more than 60,000 people in our Emergency Department and welcome around 1700 babies into the world. The Clinical Operations Division assists with the admission of more than 50,000 patients into the hospital each year.

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.