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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Hospital Assistant Porter-Cleaner

Westmead

FULL TIME

November 4, 2024

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assist Gde 2
Remuneration: 55665.96 - 55665.96 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ530406

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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Additional information:

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

The Sydney Children’s Hospital is Australia's largest paediatric health service network and a world-class research institution.

Be part of a caring team that aims to provide the best care and service to children in NSW while supporting staff to develop within healthy, rewarding workplaces.

A hospital porter/cleaner is a professional who ensures that the hospital is kept clean and to provide a safe clean environment to our patients, families, visitor and other staff.

This position is critical to control and prevent healthcare associated infections from spreading and providing a cleaning service to sustain a safe and clean environment.

This position will be required to work NIGHT SHIFT roster on a regular basis, including weekends and public holidays.

Hospital Porters/Cleaner carry out nonclinical duties such as moving and transporting patients, restocking supplies, and providing clean safe environment for the treatment of patients.

You will work in an environment where we tailor education and support based on your expertise and educational requirements. You will have an extensive orientation program. You will have access to personalised development and career opportunities.

What you'll be doing

The position will provide support to the nursing team in non-clinical care of the patient regarding patient lifting and transportation. Team member will be on emergency response teams, collection and delivery of specimens, equipment, consumables, restocking of supplies and consumables.
Cleaning duties as assigned, may including general cleaning, terminal cleaning of internal areas and external areas. Cleaning according to daily, weekly and periodic schedules.

Displays competency in the reading and writing of English to enable required duties to be performed safely and to acceptable levels
Demonstrated previous cleaning and portering experience in a health care facility
Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of workplace health and safety issues
Ability to work on a variable roster 24/7 if required.
Ability to work within a team environment with little or no supervision
Demonstrated ability to work in a manner which preserves patient confidentiality and dignity
Displays a willingness & flexible approach to work requirements and change in work practices
Previous experience in a similar position in a health care facility

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ziada Camdzic on ziada.camdzic@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: 14/11/2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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