Plaster Orderly - Clinical Assistant Orthopaedic Technician

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro North Health's Redcliffe Hospital is seeking a temporary part-time Plaster Orderly - Clinical Assistant Orthopaedic Technician to join the Plaster Service team. You will handle plaster and synthetic casts, splints, and orthopaedic appliances under supervision, delivering timely care across outpatient and in-patient settings.

The role emphasizes patient education, ongoing learning through in-service training, and contributing to service improvements within a supportive multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Assess orthopaedic patients and manage plaster casts under supervision.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and explain treatment journey.
• Pursue ongoing education and orthopaedic technology development pathways.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and uphold professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and appropriate decision making in the management of orthopaedic patients including application, removal and review of plaster and synthetic casts, splints and orthopaedic appliances under the direction of the Medical Officer or Allied Health professional.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and education, helping patients understand their treatment and recovery journey.
• Build expertise through in-service education and nationally recognised orthopaedic technology development pathways.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, safety and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Plaster casting

Patient education

In-service education

Quality improvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Plaster Orderly - Clinical Assistant Orthopaedic Technician

Temporary part time opportunity to be part of the Plaster Service team within Redcliffe Hospital delivering an effective, efficient and high-quality service for our clients across the Specialist Outpatients Department, Emergency Department and in-patients units.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide clinical assessment and appropriate decision making in the management of orthopaedic patients including application, removal and review of plaster and synthetic casts, splints and orthopaedic appliances under the direction of the Medical Officer or Allied Health professional.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and education, helping patients understand their treatment and recovery journey.
• Build your expertise through ongoing in-service education, mandatory training and nationally recognised orthopaedic technology development pathways.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, safety and professional standards.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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