Remuneration: $59,935 - $61,500 per annum + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Hours Per Week: 38
Closing Date: Sunday 29th September 2024

Tamworth Hospital is seeking a Theatre Operating Assistant (OA) to join our dynamic operating theatre department. We welcome both skilled and unskilled applicants, as on-the-job training will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our dedicated team and contribute to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

About us:
Tamworth Hospital, one of the largest regional hospitals in New England, has recently undergone a major refurbishment, now offering state-of-the-art facilities. As a key Rural Referral Hospital, it provides essential healthcare services to the North-West region of NSW. In July 2015, the hospital unveiled a $220 million acute services redevelopment, featuring 348 treatment spaces. With five operating theatres, the hospital performs over 8,000 surgical procedures annually.

About the role:
The Theatre Operating Assistant will provide essential non-clinical support to the Operating Theatre team, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff across all areas of the Perioperative unit, maintaining a safe working environment, and adhering to proper manual handling techniques. The role requires strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Applicants must be available to work a 7-day rotating roster, including the flexibility to work on short notice. A proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team is essential.

How you will be supported:
Support and orientation for the Theatre Operating Assistant role will be provided by the Operating Theatre Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and Educators. Educational opportunities are available and actively encouraged to help staff develop their skills and advance in their careers.

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

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 Ian Mc Dougall on ian.mcdougall@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3v L5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealth Stepping Up.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting Salary Packaging PLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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