Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home payFitness Passport: Affordable gym & pool access for you and familyDine and Save: Meal entertainmentEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Operations Assistant - SeniorRemuneration: $32.69 per hourHours Per Week: 21 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: Westmead HospitalWhere you''ll be working:Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care.Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region.Committed to innovation and patient centered care.Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery.Empowering teams to make a lasting impact.Applications are sought for the role of Operations Assistants on a Permanent Part Time basis, for Westmead operating suites, a tertiary referral trauma centre with 24 operating rooms. The position is responsible for patient transport and positioning before and after procedures and includes ensuring operating tables and positioning devices are cleaned, maintained and applied using appropriate manual handling techniques, to support elective and emergency surgery, as well as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe patient care.What you''ll be doing:In this role as Operations Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting health professionals with patient care delivery. This includes maintaining equipment, assisting with patient transportation, and ensuring operating rooms are prepared for procedures.Supporting healthcare staff in patient transfer and positioningProviding compassionate, person-centered care for distressed patientsAssisting with preparation of equipment for upcoming proceduresWorking under the guidance of medical and nursing staffAdhering to safety protocols when using industrial equipment and chemicalsHow to Apply:Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Selection Criteria:Ability to demonstrate experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite and ability to adapt to the demands of a Perioperative environment.Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.Proven ability to communicate with a variety of patients, staff, and managers.Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.Requisition ID: REQ549878Applications Close: 5th March 2025Need more information?Discover more about the application process.Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contact Elizabeth Stafidas, Nurse Manager Operating Suites on Elizabeth.Stafidas@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 8890 1300.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Operations Assistant - Operating Suite