Patient Transport & Ward Support Officer

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Gladstone Hospital’s Ward Services team supports patient transfers, porterage and safe movement of patients to appointments and treatment areas. You will work alongside nurses to assist with patient care, including turning, escorting and personal care, while contributing to a clean, safe environment.

As a frontline support role, you will perform non-clinical tasks to help clinical teams deliver high-quality care and maintain infection prevention across hospital areas.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.
• Understanding of infection prevention and safe work practices.
• Commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transfers and porterage.
• Support patients to reach appointments and treatment areas.
• Work alongside nurses to support patient care and personal care tasks.
• Perform non-clinical tasks to aid clinical teams and maintain cleanliness and safety across designated areas.

Skills

Great communicator

Independent worker

Infection prevention

Team player

Job description

Gladstone Hospital’s Ward Services team supports patient transfers, porterage and safe movement of patients to appointments and treatment areas. You will work alongside nurses to assist with patient care, including turning, escorting and personal care, while contributing to a clean, safe environment.

As a frontline support role, you will perform non-clinical tasks to help clinical teams deliver high-quality care and maintain infection prevention across hospital areas.