Hospital Wardsperson: Health & Security Assistant (24/7)

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Leave entitlement transfers

Gender neutral parental leave

Job summary

Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking a Health and Security Assistant (Wardsperson) to provide non-clinical care across the hospital on a 24/7 rotating roster. You will assist nursing staff, transport patients for admissions and discharge, and support security during emergencies.

The role is a Full-Time Temporary (6 Months) with an 8-hour rotating shift pattern including day, afternoon and night shifts. On-call duties for cleaning discharge beds and ICU night coverage may apply.

Qualifications

• Current Security Industry Licence and Senior First Aid Certificate (and WWCC) required.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional patient/public/customer service.
• Knowledge of Manual Handling and Infection Control principles.
• Willingness to relieve in higher grade positions when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient care and transfers.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Respond to emergency codes and support security in code black.
• Relieve on call for cleaning of discharge beds during night duty.

Skills

Security Licence

First Aid

WWCC

Customer Service

Job description

Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking a Health and Security Assistant (Wardsperson) to provide non-clinical care across the hospital on a 24/7 rotating roster. You will assist nursing staff, transport patients for admissions and discharge, and support security during emergencies.

The role is a Full-Time Temporary (6 Months) with an 8-hour rotating shift pattern including day, afternoon and night shifts. On-call duties for cleaning discharge beds and ICU night coverage may apply.