The Team:
The North West Cancer Service in Burnie is dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to the Tasmanian community. We provide specialist outpatient services in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Clinical Haematology. As part of our team, you will be contributing to compassionate patient care, working in a collaborative environment focused on delivering excellent healthcare outcomes.
The Role:
Northern Cancer Service Hospital Aid provides essential non-clinical support across oncology and radiation services within the North West Cancer Centre. As a Hospital Ward Aid, you will play a key role in supporting the nursing team in delivering high-quality care to patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily ward activities, maintaining and ordering ward stock, following infection control practices, safe cytotoxic waste practices, and well-organised environment for both patients and staff.
You will need:
- The ability to work and plan daily duties with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of infection control.
- An understanding of hospital policies and procedures as they apply to the provision of a non-clinical support service.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term part time, day worker, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 February 2026.
*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: $59,930 - $61,367 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.
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.
- 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:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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: Kristen Lovatt
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 6493 6074
Email address: kristen.lovatt@ths.tas.gov.au
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