Job Description:
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:
We are currently seeking a highly experienced, passionate and self-motivated Linen Attendant for our new 80 Ton capacity laundry at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney.
This role will be casual, working on a 7-day rotational roster. Shifts range from 6am, 7am, 10am and 12pm start times. This rewarding opportunity will see you in managing and coordinating the laundry provision of linen services across the Darlinghurst Campus, which includes St Vincent’s Private, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, St Vincent’s Clinic, Sacred Heart Health Service and Kinghorn Cancer Centre.
The department services 323 Private and over 366 Public hospital beds. In addition, the department provides a variety of services to internal departments as well contracting out cleaning and linen services to affiliated organisations within the Darlinghurst Precinct.
Your responsibilities will be (but not limited to):
- Following daily production targets.
- Labour intensive work by standing for long periods of time.
- Sorting through soiled and dirty linen.
- Fast paced production work following instructions from Supervisor or Manager.
- Build strong relationships with all Department Managers and work with them to provide a high level product, with the highest priority on patient cantered care and guest service.
WHY WORK FOR SVPHS:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
- Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD;
- Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport;
- Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!);
- A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave;
- Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good;
- Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital;
- Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program.
ABOUT YOU:
As an outstanding Linen Attendant, you will be willing to sort dirty linen from hospitals and work 5 days per week with overtime as required, on a 7 day rotational roster, including weekends and Public Holidays.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
To be successful in this role you will be equipped with the following:
- Experience in a larger or similar size Commercial Laundry Environment and a passion for the patient care, bringing the experience of the Commercial Laundry Industry to our Campus;
- Full understanding and operational experience of CBW Tunnel Wash Systems, Commercial Ironing and Folding System;
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work in a team or unsupervised;
- Must be physically fit;
- Honesty and integrity when dealing and incorporating our hospital mission and values within every facet of our daily operations.
ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL SYDNEY
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is located in the heart of the well-known St Vincent’s Health Campus in Darlinghurst and co-located with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and research centres including the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, The Kinghorn Cancer Centre and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Our co-location creates cross-campus opportunities for all aspects of our health care business and the staff who work in it. We have recently completed a major redevelopment and refurbishment worth more than $150M which has transformed our facilities including the addition of a 13-level building providing additional patient accommodation, consulting suites, operating theatres, both inpatient and day rehabilitation services with start-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool and a new ambulatory care centre.
We are an exclusively private, 310 bed - all single rooms with ensuite, acute care facility. We now boast 16 operating theatres across two levels, including a new hybrid theatre, and have a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit supporting our complex surgical and medical services.
Our team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals work closely with our highly regarded medical specialists to deliver outstanding patient care across all our services. We are well known for being leaders in precision surgery and innovative treatments for complex medical and surgical conditions and aim to continually push the boundaries to improve patient outcomes.
APPLY NOW!
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 (more than 20 hours of work per week may be required so Student Visas are not deemed suitable and need not apply). For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:
- Cover Letter addressing all selection criteria
- Resume
Please ensure that your attachments are either in MS Word or PDF file formats and that they have been scanned with virus protection software.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.
REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
SVPHS has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Brett Simmonds, Commercial Laundry Manager for a confidential discussion on (02) 83827204 or alternatively brett.simmonds@svha.org.au.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Contact Details:
Brett Simmonds brett.simmonds@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Timothy Taylor timothy.taylor@svha.org.auClosing Date:
29 June 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
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