Theatre Orderly - NSW Mater Hospital North Sydney

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

We have an exciting opportunity available for experienced and enthusiastic Theatre Orderlies to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Operating Theatre Suite on a casual basis.

The Orderly (Perioperative) is responsible for facilitating efficient Perioperative processes, safe transport of patients, ensuring the general Perioperative Services areas to be clean and tidy and ensuring basic equipment and stock are available at all times for the other Perioperative Services staff. The position will be covering a variety of shifts and will require flexibility.

Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Providing  assistance with the transport and safe transfer of patients between departments, within the operating suite and to/from other local hospitals

• Correctly disposing of soiled linen, rubbish and biomedical waste from the theatre after each case/session

• Ensuring Perioperative areas are kept clean including floors, walls, shelving and other areas as directed – this includes tearoom areas

• Courier Perioperative equipment between units, departments and hospitals if required

• Cleaning patient related areas in Surgical Services

ABOUT YOU:

The successful candidate will have

• An awareness of patient confidentiality and application of relevant privacy legislation

• Previous training in Manual Handling and/or safe lifting techniques

• Highly developed verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to patients and staff

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Good negotiation and conflict management skill

• If you are experienced, flexible, motivated and can demonstrate excellent communication skills then this position is for you!

WHY WORK FOR MATER:

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

• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)

• Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave

• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

• Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program

ABOUT MATER HOSPITAL

The Mater Hospital is regarded as one of Sydney’s premier private hospitals, located in North Sydney, with expertise in a range of areas including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Cancer care. Our goal is always to provide excellence in surgery, patient care and rehabilitation.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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.

Mater Hospital 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 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

Helena White

Nurse Unit Manager

(02) 9900 7577 

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Helena White, Nurse uNit Manager - Anaesthetic and Orderly, helena.white@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

14 June 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation 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

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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