The Role:
The Mersey Community Hospital are seeking motivated Hospital Aides to join their team.
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) and/or the Department Manager, the Hospital Aides will:
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment and adequate stock supply (excluding drugs) to enable clinical staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in the ward/unit.
- Have direct contact with blood or body substances or infectious material, which needs to be considered in all tasks undertaken.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Mersey Community Hospital integrated operations team are committed to excellence. We aim to provide safe and efficient care to all our region and are greatly assisted by our pool of casual staff.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, day work position, working as and when required, commencing from November for a period of 12 months.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar casual vacancies.
Salary: $58,184 to $59,580 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022
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Eligibility:
Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
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.
James Rigby
Nurse Manager Staffing and Patient Flow
Phone: (03) 6478 5336
Email: james.rigby@ths.tas.gov.au
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