The Team:
The LGH Transit Lounge is a unit within the Patient Access and Flow department. Operating in a fast-paced environment, it manages a high volume of patients between 08:30 and 18:00, Monday to Friday. The lounge supports patients who are awaiting discharge, transfer, or admission to an available bed.
Our dedicated team is committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
As a small and collaborative unit, the Transit Lounge offers valuable opportunities for professional growth and development.
The Role:
The Patient Flow Assistant provides general housekeeping services including monitoring of equipment, maintenance of linen stocks including handling of general and clinical waste, ordering and maintaining stock. The Patient Flow Assistant also assists in the transfer of patients where required across campus to expedite access to inpatient beds and encourage patient flow through the LGH campus via the Transit Lounge under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Unit Manager.
You will need:
- Exercise reasonable care in the performance of duties consistent with the relevant Work Health and Safety (WH&S) legislation and hazard identification.
- Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes
- Communicate effectively with other staff, patients and their family/carers.
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 position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 20 June 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: $63,110 to $66,049 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% 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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
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.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Jan Lyle
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 0429 140 498
Email address: jan.lyle@ths.ta.gov.au
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