The Team

Renal Services - North - has a Satellite Dialysis Unit, within the Launceston Community Health Centre, 22 McHugh Street, Kings Meadows. The Hospital Aide (Operational Health Officer) position, provides support to Nursing Staff, who are providing Haemodialysis treatments to a group of patients who have Chronic Kidney Disease and require dialysis three times per week. The Satellite Unit is open 6 days per week (Monday - Saturday) with Hospital Aides working a morning shift 0700-1500 or a late shift, 13:30-21:30. The Hospital aide(s) work under the direct supervision and guidance of Registered Nurses, including an In-Charge RN on each shift.

The Role

- The Hospital Aide maintains a clean and hygienic environment (Dialysis Unit), which is important for the prevention and control of infection, for a group of vulnerable patients, with Chronic Kidney Disease, on Haemodialysis.
- The Hospital Aide assists with the ordering, re-stocking and maintenance, of adequately stocked consumables, needed for Haemodialysis.
- The Hospital Aide provides refreshments (sandwiches and drinks) - following Food Handling Guidelines - for patients receiving Haemodialysis.

You will need

- Good communication skills, to be able to interact effectively with patients, carers and staff.
- Good stocktaking skills, to be able to maintain adequate levels of stock, consumables and items needed to care for patients on dialysis.
- To be able to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

The position is located at the Launceston Community Health Centre, 22 McHugh Street, Satellite dialysis unit.

- Permanent, part time, shift worker position, morning and afternoon shifts across Monday to Saturday - working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us.





*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of perks including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Career development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

- Generic Hospital Aide OHO1 (June 2025).docx

Application Guide:

- Applicant Guide.docx





How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Em Estepa
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager - Renal Services - North
Phone number: (03) •••• •045
Email address: ••••@ths.tas.gov.au

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