Health and Security Assistant - Perm FT
Job description
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $56577.22 Per Annum + Super + Smart Salary option
Requisition ID: REQ328163
Application Close Date: 21/08/2022
About You
- We are looking for a candidate who is focused and self-motivated.
- Do you have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills?
About The Opportunity
We are seeking licensed Security personnel to join our Health and Security Assistant team in the Emergency Department who are vigilant, confident, have good conflict negotiation skills and comfortable engaging with patients who may have mental health conditions.
You will have previous Security experience, preferably in the Health sector and be able to work in a large, multicultural and diverse workplace and maintain quality relationships with employees, patients, visitors and managers.
This role requires you to assist the Nursing team with basic patient care and moving and operating patient beds, sanitizing beds and changing bed linen.
Your maturity shows you can work with minimal supervision and are able to escalate complex matters to the appropriate supervisor or manager. You will be passionate about communication and continuous improvement, ensuring feedback is provided to your supervisor or manager.
If you enjoy working 12 hour shifts in a team environment with great benefits, salary packaging, paid training and career development, please apply now!
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What you'll be doing
The Health and Security Assistant (HASA) role works as part of a team, in collaboration with other staff, to assist with managing patients and to provide a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors. HASA are also required to assist clinical staff in the care and comfort of patients, and securing the assets of South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).
Supporting the care delivery team is at the heart of the HASA role. You will provide support to the nursing team in Emergency Department in the delivery of patient care, under the guidance of nursing staff. You will also provide general assistance in the ward environment, cleaning, provide portering for patient transfers around the facility, and you will undertake security related duties as required by the nursing In-Charge and Security Manager. It is expected that HASA provide the highest possible standard of customer service and professionalism at all times.
NOTE: HASA, like other NSW Health staff, must contact the police if there is suspected criminal activity on or around a NSW Health premises. HASA staff must not place themselves, or be expected by others to place themselves, at unnecessary risk in carrying out their duties. Where there are concerns about public safety the police should be called.
Security Master License Number for SWSLHD: 410572116
Where You'll Be Working
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Must hold a current Class 1A Security License with the NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, current First Aid Certificate and Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
- Participation in a 7 day rotating roster that includes weekends, public and school holidays, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
- Understanding and willingness to work in a morgue environment.
- Demonstrated computer literacy at a data entry level as well as ability to operate electronic security systems.
- Effective written and oral communication skills to communicate with all levels of staff, as well as patients/clients and members of the public.
- Sound understanding of the application of security techniques including conflict resolution skills, de-escalation and restraint practices.
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to comply with work health and safety principles, including safe manual handling and infection control.
- Demonstrated flexibility in taking directions from supervisors and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Adam Alkasab on 02 8738 4005 or via email at Adam.Alkasab@health.nsw.gov.au.
Interview Date Range: 24/08/2022 - 31/08/2022
Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au.
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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