Health Care Assistant (517512)

The Team:

The George Town District Hospital and Community Services provide 15 acute care beds, physiotherapy, dental and podiatry services, and other visiting providers. Other services provided by the Hospital include Palliative Care, Community Nursing, Home Help/Personal Care. Nursing quarters are available, co-located on site for staff to utilise with shared kitchen and bathroom amenities. George Town Hospital is approximately a 35-minute drive from Launceston, centrally located, close to supermarkets/eateries and a five-minute drive to the beaches of Low Head.

The Role:

The Health Care Assistant maintains clean and hygienic surroundings to facilitate infection control and also cleans ward equipment. Duties are undertaken under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager / Registered Nurse I/C or the Team Leader.

You will need:

• To clean, maintain and sterilise work areas and ward equipment within infection control guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff, patients and the public.
• To ensure patient confidentiality.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, shift worker position (fully rotational) working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary: $62,486 to $65,119 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%

Benefits available to eligible candidate:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Applicants should note that the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kelli Large
Position: NUM
Phone number: (03) 6702 6020
Email address: kelli.large@ths.tas.gov.au

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