Wardsperson - Spinal Unit

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated Leasing

Private Health Insurance

Days off

Learning & development

Gym membership

EAP

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Wardsperson to support nursing staff in the Spinal Unit at Prince of Wales Hospital. The role involves delivering patient comfort and basic care under supervision, with 38 hours per week and opportunities for full‑time or part‑time permanent/temporary contracts.

Successful applicants will join a team focused on safe, compassionate and person‑centred care in a tertiary hospital setting, with access to salary packaging and professional

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of the team
• Ability to organise and prioritise work demands
• Understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles
• Commitment to safe, compassionate and person-centred care

Responsibilities

• Wardsperson provides support to nursing staff under supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Delivers patient assisted care and comfort in the ward
• Assists with basic patient transport and mobility as directed by clinical staff

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Risk management

Patient care

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent/ Temporary Full Time/Part Time

Position Classification: Wardsperson

Remuneration: $64,440.53 - $64,891.88 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ695363

Application Close: Monday, 05 October 2026

Prince of Wales Hospital - Wardsperson, Spinal Unit (Permanent & Temporary positions are available)

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up To $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up To 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Where You’ll be Working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world‑class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste‑buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What You’ll Be Doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Wardsperson plays a key role in providing support and assistance to the nursing staff and works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in delivering patient assisted care and comfort.

Selection Criteria

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to identify concerns when communicating with others.
• Ability to work as an effective member of the team and under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work demands.
• Good knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Wardsperson in applying these principles.
• Commitment to the delivery of safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

For role related queries or questions contact Lauren McPake on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website