Role Type: Perm Part time
Department and Location: Surgical Services, Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW

Salary: $29.36 - $39.24 Hourly
 

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the Role

• Assist theatre staff to transport patients within the Operating Suite from Reception and Day Stay Unit to the appropriate Theatre, Recovery, and Reception for discharge.

• Assist with preparations of the Operating Room table and its attachments for varying surgical procedures.

• Ensure adequate equipment is present for each Operating Room.

• Work with the Nurse Managers and colleagues to provide optimal service to all customers, including patients, VMOs, and nursing staff.

• Participate in the Surgical Services Department and hospital staff meetings and education programs.

• Continuously update knowledge in new treatments, practices, and equipment to ensure the delivery of the highest standard of care.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and legislative requirements in relation to Workplace Health & Safety, Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace Policy.

• Comply with the requirements of the WH&S Act and all relevant WHS, and injury management policies and procedures.

About You

• Previous hospital or Operating Room experience.

• A commitment to attending conferences and lectures as identified as requirements for this position.

• Knowledge of the Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health & Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.

Why Work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community.

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free.

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave.

About The Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.

• One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.

• Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.

• The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.

• Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role. Please apply for the role soonest as interviewing will commence immediately and the requisition may close if we find successful candidates.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.