Wardsperson

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wardsperson position at Northern Sydney Local Health District is a permanent full-time role based at Hornsby Hospital. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on the patient journey, with emphasis on moving patients between wards and departments to support timely care.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work independently or under supervision, and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to work under supervision or independently and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient movement across wards and departments.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support the patient journey.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

The Wardsperson works within a multidisciplinary team environment. It is diverse role which focuses on the patient journey throughout the hospital with an emphasis on the movement of patients between the wards and departments.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Wardsperson

Remuneration: $1235.00 - $1243.65 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ701878

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Hospital.

What You'll Be Doing

The Wardsperson works within a multidisciplinary team environment. It is diverse role which focuses on the patient journey throughout the hospital with an emphasis on the movement of patients between the wards and departments.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to work under supervision and/or independently and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective team member.

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For role related queries or questions contact Briony Calvi on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 6 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 9 November 2026