Operational Services Officer (Support Services) - Gordonvale, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Generous superannuation

Salary packaging

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Health in Gordonvale, near Cairns, is seeking an Operational Services Officer (Support Services) to join the hospital team. The role supports essential clinical and non-clinical services in a regional health facility, contributing to safe, efficient patient care and facility operations.

You will work within a dedicated team, following hospital procedures and safety practices to assist in daily patient care support and service delivery across departments.

Job description

Gordonvale Hospital is situated 30 minutes south of Cairns and offers specialist palliative care (12 beds) and a 12-bed inpatient unit for general medicine patients with complex medical needs. The semi-rural township of Gordonvale offers provides an excellent location from which to explore the nearby Atherton Tableland Region to the west and the Cassowary Coast to the south.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will…

• Participate in educational and in-service programs to build and update knowledge.
• Communicate effectively within a team environment where quality care is the main aim of the service also to organise work and meet deadlines to assist other team members in the support and delivery of patient/client care.
• Use and maintain equipment correctly, reporting damages/faults promptly. Accountable for the implementation of safe practices of manual and chemical handling and infection control.
• Follow the Food Safety Program and filling out the appropriate forms.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)

evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

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Operational Services Officer (Support Services) - Gordonvale, Queensland Health Cairns, Australia