Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 12 August, :55 PM

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Maintain clean hygienic surrounding to facilitate the control of infection.Maintenance of basic ward equipment.Ensure patient confidentiality.

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 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

- Positive 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 - workin g 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.

$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 withPublic 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

- Career development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional 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

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.

*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.

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Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Maintain clean hygienic surrounding to facilitate the control of infection.Maintenance of basic ward equipment.Ensure patient confidentiality.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Maintain clean hygienic surrounding to facilitate the control of infection.Maintenance of basic ward equipment.Ensure patient confidentiality.

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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