Wardsperson

The Support Services Team at National Capital Private Hospital is currently looking for Casual Wardspersons.

Do you have a positive attitude, love working in a team and want to make a difference to our patients every day?

About us
Come and join our expert team of Doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals at National Capital Private Hospital.  National Capital Private Hospital is a 140 Acute Care Bed Hospital.

Joining our team means you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of a strong innovative team who always strive for better, and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

As an Wardsperson you will report to the Support Services Manager and your duties will include:

• Patient Assistance and transfers
• Use of manual handling equipment e.g. Steady Sarah, Steady Eddy, slide sheets, bed movers
• General Domestic Service’s duties e.g. cleaning beds, organising linen, restocking of equipment, and waste management 
• Flexibility to work cleaning shifts if required
• Attend to all duress alarms that are activated
• Attend all medical Emergencies and participate as required
• Attend to security checks on shift
• Attend EWIS board for all Fire alarms
• Retrieve equipment as needed on wards
• Operate in line with WHS policy & procedures
• Deliver excellent customer service to staff, clients and patients
• Cultivating a hospitable and friendly environment for all patients
• Work as an active team member to support all work tasks

As well as any other duties asked of you by either the Support Services Manager or Nursing Unit Managers on the ward.

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Authority to Work in Australia
• Working with Children check
• Self-motivated, uses initiative
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Maintain flexibility in work plan, hours and roster
• Ability to prioritise and plan

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a hospital environment

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 19th March 2025

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.