Ward Orderly | St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital

Employment Term:

Casual

Location:

Located opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane city

Remuneration:

$29.89 per hour + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Make a meaningful difference with St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital

At St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, we offer world-class health care to families across Queensland and from interstate and are leaders in Cardiac services, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation. By bringing together the finest medical experts, care and technology, we’re able to deliver personalised care, world-class results and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

An integral part of our team, as a

Ward Orderly , you’ll support the safe and efficient movement of patients across the hospital and provide practical assistance to our nursing and clinical teams.

You’ll work across a busy specialty hospital environment, supporting patients and teams across our wards and other clinical areas, including theatres and ICU.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together

Your part in our St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital team As a Ward Orderly, you’ll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of patient care. You’ll assist with safely transporting, transferring and repositioning patients throughout the hospital while working closely with nursing and clinical teams.

In addition, you will:

Assist with the safe transport and transfer of patients between wards, theatres, ICU and other clinical areas





Support nursing staff with the safe repositioning and mobilisation of patients

Assist with the movement and preparation of beds, wheelchairs, equipment and other items as required

Use safe manual handling practices and mechanical lifting aids when assisting patients

Support the cleanliness and safety of the hospital environment, including the appropriate collection and disposal of waste

Follow hospital guidelines and procedures relating to infection prevention and control

Provide respectful and considerate support to patients, maintaining their privacy, dignity and comfort at all times

Work collaboratively with nursing, clinical and support teams to help ensure patients are transported safely and efficiently

What makes a difference for us?

Flexibility to work across a range of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends

Commitment to providing a positive and patient-focused service

Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment will be highly regarded

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently when required and manage competing priorities in a busy hospital environment

Physical capacity to safely undertake the inherent requirements of the role, including patient transfers and manual handling





Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy

Willingness to meet vaccination requirements in line with hospital infection control requirements

What makes a difference for you? NFP Salary Packaging:

Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained

Flexible work arrangements

to support work-life balance

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12 weeks paid parental leave

and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme

Diversity and inclusive leave , offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

A positive and inclusive team

based on respect, shared standards, robust values and a commitment to serving others

We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands o

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