Hospital Aide (525876) (Ward 5A)
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
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The role:
- Under the general supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) or the Department Manager, Hospital Aides 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.
- It is expected the role will 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:
- Ward 5A is a dynamic 32 bed surgical ward
- The 5A team prides itself in having a strong, supportive culture as strives for high standards of care
- Ward 5A is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian Community
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, shift-worker position working 22 hours per fortnight, commencing from 6 August 2023
- 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 and part time vacancies.
Salary: $56,489 - $57,845 per annum (pro rata) + 10.5% superannuation + access to 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.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
- Generic Hospital Aide (North) HSO3 (April 2023) CS.pdf
- Generic Hospital Aide (North) HSO3 (April 2023) CS.docx
Applicant Guide
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information
Renee Matthews
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Inpatient Surgical
Phone: (03) 6777 6846
E-mail: renee.matthews@ths.tas.gov.au
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