Operating Theatre Assistant - Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
Assist patients on their surgical journey by providing expert porterage, patient transfer, and positioning during operations.
$30.23 - $31.02 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time and Full Time – various hours available | Ops Assist | Yuin Country, Shoalhaven Hospital (SDMH) | REQ528968 | Applications close: 21st November 2024
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
As the Operating Theatre Assistant, you will provide courteous, professional support services in a high-stress environment, working with diverse teams under limited supervision. In this role, you'll help ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment by assisting with safe patient transfer, positioning, and preparation before, during, and after procedures. Key duties include:
1. Preparing clean post-op beds.
2. Assisting with patient transfers to recovery or ward beds.
3. Maintaining a sterile operating room.
4. Ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the next procedure.
5. Assisting with operating room cleaning.
6. Collaborating with nurses to deliver exceptional patient care.
A little about us.
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, located on Yuin Country, is the main acute care hospital for the region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical, and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, a Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit.
With a significant redevelopment of the hospital currently underway and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demands of everyday life, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
1. Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees).
2. Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay.
3. Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees).
4. Discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees).
5. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families.
6. Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers.
7. Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities.
Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the 7 questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
1. Working With Children Check (WWCC).
2. Applicable vaccination requirements for the role.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for assistance.
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