Operating Theatre Assistant/Wardsperson

Shellharbour Private Hospital; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shellharbour Private Hospital seeks an Operating Theatre Assistant/Wardsperson to support perioperative care and ward activities. You will transport and position patients and equipment, decontaminate equipment, and uphold infection control standards.

Flexibility to work day, afternoon and weekend shifts is essential, with strong customer service and teamwork skills and competency in MS Office. Comprehensive training will be provided, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team will rely on your

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children check and Police Check.
• Flexibility to work day, afternoon, and possibly weekend shifts.
• Competent keyboard skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Exceptional collaborative customer service and well-developed verbal skills.
• Experience in healthcare/hospital environment.
• Vaccination Category A.

Responsibilities

• Transport and position patients within the Perioperative complex and Hospital.
• Decontaminate clinical and non-clinical equipment and environments.
• Participate in training on manual handling techniques and infection control standards.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Flexibility

Education

Working with Children check

Police Check

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Shellharbour Private Hospital is an acute surgical facility, comprising of 3 operating theatres, a rehabilitation centre and a 56-bed Ward. The hospital has an excellent reputation in providing high-quality patient-centred care to the local community.

An opportunity exists for a motivated person to work within the Operating Theatre and Hospital Department Units as an Operating Theatre Assistant/Wardsperson. The role involves transporting & positioning patients, and equipment within the Perioperative complex and Hospital wide. You will also be expected to decontaminate clinical and non-clinical equipment and environments. The successful applicant will receive comprehensive training in manual handling techniques and infection control standards related to this position.

Current Working with Children check/Police Check

Flexibility to work day, afternoon, and possibly weekend shifts is essential.

Competent keyboard skills and MS office proficiency

Exceptional collaborative customer service skills and well-developed verbal skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient centred care

Healthcare experience in a hospital environment

Vaccination Category - Clinical Category A