Ward Aide (Relief) (512436)

Job Description:

The role:

As a member of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality services; and accordance with the Hospitals South Strategic Plan, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Ward Aide provides support to nursing and allied health professional staff in the delivery of care to clients across a variety of settings.

• Assist nursing and allied health professional staff in general daily care of clients including bathing, dressing, feeding and personal care.
• Participate in and assists with the supervision of client activities as requested by nursing staff and allied health staff.
• Participate in and assists clients with their rehabilitation and recovery programs including shopping, meal preparation, serving meals and community access, as requested by nursing staff or allied health staff.
• Undertake the Patient Safety Assistant role as and when requested.
• Maintain the unit in a clean and homely state including bed making, assisting clients with personal laundry needs, and general household and kitchen duties.

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

Details of Appointment: Health Services Officer, Level 4

Fixed term casual, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working when required, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2024.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $60,666 - $63,222 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Certificate III or IV in Health Care or equivalent, or Health Professional Undergraduate qualification
2. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties

• Generic Ward Aide HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Ward Aide HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information (Contact Officer)

Heather Bellette
Position: Nurse Unit Manager – Roster Support & Pool Office
Phone: 0473 190 168
Email: [email protected]

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