Wardspersons

Posted:
10/31/2024, 5:21:56 PM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

Position Title: Wardsperson - Multiple vacancies available

Employment Type: Casual

Hours per week: Up to 38 hours per week

Position Grade: Wardsperson Year 1 - Year 2

Salary: $29.03 - $ 29.23 per hour - base salary

Enterprise Agreement: The NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Organisation’ Health Employees Agreement 2019

Department Name: Transport Services

About us:

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:

  • Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff

  • Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs

  • Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields

  • Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Work/Life balance

About the role:

Multiple vacancies exist in the above unit for highly motivated WardsPersons with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to be able to assist the Clinical multi-disciplinary team with patient care activities and general duties.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's: 
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability. 

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Wardspersons who possess a passion for person centred care.

Application Instructions:
To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria

1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
3. Effective written and communication skills with computer literacy.
4. Demonstrated awareness of Work Health and Safety principles.
5. Demonstrated awareness of infection prevention principles.
6. Demonstrated initiative, self-reliance and flexibility.
7. Possess CPR accreditation or willing to obtain.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Applications close on 29 November 2024

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

JR111801_SVHS - How to address the Selection Critieria.pdf

JR111801_JDC WP Casual.pdf

JR111801_Wardsperon PD New Version Casual.pdf

Contact Details:

Wardsperson Supervisor, [email protected], 8382 3290

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

29 November 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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