Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $26.59 - $26.79 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ329203

Casino & District Memorial Hospital is seeking a casual Wardsperson, to provide clinical support services, including general assistance in wards, cleaning duties and transfers of patients, equipment and supplies at the facility.

If you have:

• Experience as a wardsperson or hospital assistant in a hospital setting, or experience working in a people orientated environment in assisting and supporting the provision of patient care
• Demonstrated experience in working in a multidisciplinary team environment and the ability to organise and prioritise work demands within required timeframes
• Sound knowledge and practical application/commitment to understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Wardsperson in applying these principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of hygiene and infection prevention and control principles and environmental cleaning standards

We can offer you:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

• To apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au

• All NSW Health workers are required to have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine 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.

• You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.