Wardsperson - 8 West 2, Neurosciences

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual influenza vaccination

Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing

EAP counselling for staff and families

Access to continuing education courses

Job summary

The Wardsperson role at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, within Sydney Local Health District, supports nursing and allied health staff to deliver patient care. Duties include tidying, cleaning and routine direct patient care tasks as described in the position description.

Permanent full-time (38 hours/week) or permanent part-time (12 hours/week) roles are available, with remuneration of $32.50-$32.72 per hour plus superannuation and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to take direction and show initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.

Responsibilities

• Tidying, cleaning and duties associated with direct patient care.
• Assists Nursing, Midwifery and other health service workers in delivering effective patient care.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Infection control

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week or Permanent Part Time 12 hours per week
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $32.50 - $32.72 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ657703

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Wardsperson provides assistance to Nursing, Midwifery and other health service workers in delivering effective patient care. This is a support role with a scope of duties that encompasses, but is not limited by, tidying, cleaning and duties associated with direct patient care.
For more information, please view the Position Description.

Positions Available

• 1x Full Time - 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 1x Part Time - 12 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to take direction and show initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.
• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month (for full time employees), paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For further information, please contact Julian Liang on (02) 9515 7***, 0455 080 *** or via email at ************@health.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 11 October 2026

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