Ward Orderly (Casual) — Flexible Hours & NFP Benefits

Family and Disability Services; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

St Stephens Hospital is seeking a Ward Orderly in Hervey Bay, QLD for a casual capacity. You will assist nursing staff with safe patient transfers, repositioning and mobilisation, while ensuring safety during procedures and transfers in a busy hospital environment.

The role requires excellent communication, a professional presentation and the ability to work across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Orderly role required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A professional attitude with excellent personal presentation.
• Strong team-building skills, with a desire to work collaboratively with others.
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 roster - mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Understanding of infection control guidelines, cleaning materials and equipment.
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospital infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the nursing staff with the safe transfer, repositioning and mobilisation of patients.
• You'll ensure patient safety during procedures and transfers.
• Manage the safe and accurate handling of hospital equipment.
• Demonstrate safe manual handling skills.
• Assist various team members with patient procedures, providing patients and their loved ones an exceptional customer experience.
• This position may also be required to assist in cleaning department and linen deliveries on occasion.

Skills

Orderly experience

Patient handling

Team player

Job description

St Stephens Hospital is seeking a Ward Orderly in Hervey Bay, QLD for a casual capacity. You will assist nursing staff with safe patient transfers, repositioning and mobilisation, while ensuring safety during procedures and transfers in a busy hospital environment.

The role requires excellent communication, a professional presentation and the ability to work across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.