Patient Care Orderly

• Casual position
• Salary Packaging - up to $9,010 per year
• Griffith location

About Us

Since opening our doors in late 2016, SVPCHG have cared for thousands of patients and their families from the Murrumbidgee region. With a greater choice of treatment options available close to home, it's now easier, faster and more convenient for the community to manage their medical and surgical needs.

St Vincent's Griffith works closely with Griffith Base Hospital to complement the high quality and essential public health services it provides to the community. Along with that, our facility also houses the Baiada Murrumbidgee Clinical Teaching and Learning Centre, a purpose-built education facility that fosters and develops the next generation of medical staff in our region.

Griffith is one of Australia's most vibrant and cosmopolitan centres. With a population of 26,000, Griffith exudes a rich blend of cultures and traditions, including Italian, Indian, Afghani and Pacific Communities. Life in Griffith revolves around local food, world-class wines, wide range of sports and family.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Patient Care Orderly (PCO) to join the team at St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith. As a PCO, you will be responsible for transporting patients safely throughout the hospital and delivering person-centred care under supervision of Registered Nurses. The right candidate will be responsible for assisting with patients for both the Inpatient Unit and Perioperative department.

About You

• Relevant Qualification in the filed.
• Experience working within an acute health care clinical setting.
• A commitment to the Philosophy, Mission, Values and Ethics and Code of Conduct of St Vincent’s Health Australia.
• Strong commitment to provide excellent clinical care.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• High-level computer literacy.
• Strong relationships and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work autonomously and as a part of a team.

Essential requirements

• In accordance to guidelines set by NSW Health, all SVPHS employees are required to have up to date vaccinations before commencement. It is encouraged that you ensure your vaccinations are current ahead of time as you may be requested to provide documentation at interview stage.
• Criminal record checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
• 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

Benefits & Culture

• As a not-for-profit organisation all staff receive salary packaging benefits through SmartSalary up to $9,010 per year. Salary packaging helps to lower your taxable income and increases your take-home pay, with increased benefits for full-time employee such as reduction to rent or mortgage payments, vehicle leasing and a meal entertainment card.
• Career-pathing and ongoing development and learning.
• Brand new first-class modern facilities.
• Working environment between some of Australia's most experienced and innovative health professionals from metropolitan and large regional centres.

Salary

Rates are paid in accordance with years of service and in alignment to our EBA.

To Apply

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For further information about the position, please contact: Emily Christie - Perioperative Service Manager on (02) 6966 8300 or emily.christie@svha.org.au.


We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity. As part of SVHA’s commitment to the federal government’s employment parity initiative, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.


Applications close: 16th March 2021