Wardsperson - Lismore

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Wardsperson - Lismore Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Wardsperson Remuneration: $49037.42 - $49402.67 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ45103 Northern NSW Local Health District 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. Please note, 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 Where you'll be working “A healthy community through quality care” Northern NSW Local Health District is located in north eastern NSW, extending from Grafton in the south, to Tweed Heads on the Queensland border, and west to Tabulam and Urbenville. Northern NSW offers a diverse range of landscapes and lifestyles, from world-heritage listed mountain ranges, to world-renowned surfing breaks, and everything in between. Our people live in some of Australia’s most vibrant regional centres, with first class infrastructure, unspoilt natural wonders, pristine coastlines, and a thriving arts scene. It’s a fast-growing region with rewarding careers and adventures to be found among the large cities, regional towns and relaxed rural villages. For more information visit Northern NSW Local Health District What you'll be doing Provide clinical support services including general assistance in wards, cleaning duties and transfers of patients, equipment and supplies at the facility. 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 multi-disciplinary 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 effective communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a staff, patients and members of the public. Demonstrated knowledge of hygiene and infection prevention and control principles and environmental cleaning standards. Availability and capacity to participate in a 24 hour/ seven-day rotating roster which includes working all shifts, all days of the week including public holidays. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact John Hall on [email protected] Applications Close: 19 July 2018