Rural Health & Security Assistant — Frontline Care

Southern NSW Local Health District; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking Health and Security Assist roles in Goulburn. The positions involve supporting safety across facilities, assisting with ward operations, patient transport, cleaning and security duties under clinical guidance.

Applicants must hold NSW Security Licence (Class 1A), maintain First Aid training, demonstrate conflict resolution skills, and be able to work a 24/7 roster. Driver's licence is required; joint shifts and rural travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum) and ability to maintain the security licence and current Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate and ability to maintain the first aid certificate OR the ability and willingness to obtain NSW Security Licence(Class 1A minimum) and Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
• Knowledge of and willingness to support the provision of person-centred care in a health care environment.
• Experience working and communicating with people, having a friendly and respectful approach to people from all backgrounds.
• Physical capacity to perform the duties of the position including lifting and transferring patients.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and aggression management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team and able and willingness to work to a 24 hour, 7 day roster.
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities under Work Health and Safety Legislation, the Security Industry Act and the ability to read and follow instructions, policies, duty lists etc.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• You will form part of our multi-disciplinary care team, supporting the delivery of safe, patient centred care to a diverse population. This role works under the guidance of clinical staff providing general assistance in wards, portering patients within the facility/campus, undertaking cleaning duties and security duties as required under the direction of clinical staff.

Education

NSW Security Licence (Class 1A)

Tools

First Aid Certificate (NRT)

Job description

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking Health and Security Assist roles in Goulburn. The positions involve supporting safety across facilities, assisting with ward operations, patient transport, cleaning and security duties under clinical guidance.

Applicants must hold NSW Security Licence (Class 1A), maintain First Aid training, demonstrate conflict resolution skills, and be able to work a 24/7 roster. Driver's licence is required; joint shifts and rural travel may be required.