Hospital Assistant (521477)


Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Health Services Officers, Level 4

Salary:

$62,486 to $65,119 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Part Time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Job description:

Seeking Hospital Assistant as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team to perform a range of duties involving the provision of support to patients with daily living requirements, undertake general cleaning of unit and assisting centre staff with meal distribution.

The Team:

The Tasmanian Health Service, John L Grove Rehabilitation Unit is a 20-bed specialised rehabilitation unit which is situated a short distance away from the main campus of LGH. John L Grove rehabilitation is based on the social model of care where transition to premorbid or alternative lifestyle is a priority when planning, implementing, and evaluating the over care of a patient.

The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team (MDT) at John L Grove consists of Registered and Enrolled Nurses, operational staff, various allied health professionals, pharmacist, medical registrar. The Rehabilitation physician guides and directs the medical care of the patients in this unit.

The Role:

  • As part of a multi-disciplinary health care team, the occupant of this position will perform a range of duties involving the provision of support to patients with daily living requirements, undertake some general cleaning of unit and terminal cleaning post discharge, assist centre staff with meal/drink distribution, attend to ordering and replenishing of supplies. The position requires working morning, afternoon and night shifts as rostered by the Nurse Unit Manager.

Applicants will need:

  • Good communication skills
  • Flexibility to work a rotational roster
  • Experience in a similar role and a willingness to learn

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania: 

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working up to 72 hours per fortnight, from as soon as we can onboard you.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

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

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Allowances: 

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.

  • Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
  • 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.

Note: - 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.

Name: Vanessa Reid
Position: Acting NUM
Phone number: 67774262
Email address: vanessa.reid@ths.tas.gov.au

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