Patient Flow Assistant (523926)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking a Patient Flow Assistant for the LGH Transit Lounge in Launceston. The role involves hospital aide services, housekeeping, and aiding in patient flow across the LGH campus to improve bed access.

You will support nursing leadership to deliver efficient inpatient care and facilitate timely admissions and transfers. Applicants should have knowledge of infection control, strong communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a

Qualifications

• Infection control knowledge to support timely patient flow.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing workplace demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital aide services and housekeeping for LGH Transit Lounge.
• Support Clinical Coordinator and Nurse Manager to deliver patient care.
• Assist in transferring patients across campus to expedite bed access.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient flow knowledge

Job description

The Team

The LGH Transit Lounge is a unit within the Patient Access and Flow department. Operating in a fast-paced environment, it manages a high volume of patients between 08:30 and 18:00, Monday to Friday. The Transit Lounge supports patients who are awaiting discharge, transfer, or admission to an available bed. Our dedicated friendly nursing team is committed to delivering the highest standard of care.

The Role

The Patient Flow Assistant provides:

• Hospital aide services and general housekeeping to the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Transit Lounge.
• Support and assistance to the Clinical Coordinator - Transit Lounge and Nurse Manager - Patient Flow to facilitate the provision of an organisational approach to delivery of care to inpatients across the LGH campus
• Assist in the transfer of patients where required across campus to expedite access to inpatient beds and encourage patient flow through the LGH campus via the Transit Lounge.

You will need

• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices to support the facilitation of the timely flow of patients throughout the LGH campus.
• Good communication skills and the ability to effectively work both individually and as a member of a team, with the ability to adapt to changing demands of the workplace.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the need to improve patient flow and bed access across services at the LGH campus.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Multiple Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$65,827 to $68,854 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Patient Flow Assistant.pdf

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Jan Lyle

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Transit Lounge

Phone number: 0429 140 498

Email address: [e-mail]

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