Emergency Department (Emergency Short Stay Unit)Calvary Mater NewcastleCasualCasualSalary Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 1, Yr 1 – Grade 2, Yr 3.Remuneration: $30.63 - $32.40 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.THE ROLE:The Technical Assistant will assist Medical Officers and Registered Nurses in technical procedures and associated tasks including, Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG recording, Arterial blood gas sampling, Point of Care Testing and application of Plaster of Paris splints and casts.DUTIES:Effectively and efficiently utilise resources.Uphold the Team values of the Emergency Department.Support patients and their families through basic care needs.Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all Hospital matters.Participate in and support the Hospital’s Quality Improvement program, taking action to address any improvements required.ABOUT YOU:Venepuncture and/or cannulation qualifications and/or experience.Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.Previous work experience in the health service/hospital environment.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and in periods of high demand and activity.Understanding and commitment to apply the principles of Infection Prevention and Control.For further information please contact Andrew Adams, Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency Department on email:WHY JOIN US?CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:Fitness Passport.Gender Neutral parental leave.Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%.Superannuation contributions at 11.5%.ADO's each month (for full-time employees).Novated leasing available for eligible employees.4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!HOW DO YOU APPLY?Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user).Attach a current resume.Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max).Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.Please note the following:As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr