Patient Transport Driver

Work Initiatives; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning

Ramsay Leadership Academy

Ramsay Rewards

Flexible rostering

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care is seeking a Patient Transport Driver to join our Hospital Transport team on a casual basis. The role involves safely transporting patients to and from Day Program appointments and hospital sites, using a hospital car or minibus.

You will assist patients with mobility needs and maintain vehicle safety and cleanliness. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and reliable service within a leading private hospital network.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Class C driver’s licence with knowledge of local road networks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to assist patients with varying mobility needs safely.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Capable of working in a hospital transport team.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from home for Day Program and off-site appointments.
• Assist patients entering and exiting vehicles with care and dignity.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of hospital vehicles.
• Conduct basic vehicle safety checks before each shift.

Skills

Driver’s licence

Communication skills

Mobility support

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Mt Wilga Private Hospital is seeking a Driver to join our Patient Transport team on a casual basis.

About the Role

As a Patient Transport Driver, your professionalism, compassion, and commitment to safety will contribute significantly to the exceptional standard of care and service for which Mount Wilga Private Hospital is known.

Using a hospital car or minibus, you will safely transport patients attending our Day Program to and from their homes, as well as take inpatients to and from off-site appointments. More than simply providing transportation, you will play an important role in the patient experience, ensuring every patient feel safe, supported and respected throughout their journey.

Your role will involve assisting patients to and from the vehicle and helping them safely enter and exit where required, while maintaining their dignity, wellbeing, and safety at all times.

In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of hospital vehicles and conducting basic vehicle safety and mechanical checks prior to each shift.

About You

You are a reliable, patient-focused individual who understands the importance of delivering outstanding service in a healthcare environment. You take pride in providing a safe, caring, and professional experience for patients and are able to build rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will also possess the following skills and attributes:

• Current unrestricted Class C driver’s licence with knowledge of local road networks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with a compassionate and respectful approach to patient care.
• Ability to assist patients with varying mobility needs in a safe and supportive manner.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and a commitment to safety.
• Capability to operate as part of a team culture.

Remuneration

On offer is a base hourly rate of $28.35+ casual loading and superannuation, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (NSW Motor Vehicle Driver)

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythrough novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.