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Position Details
Reference Number 14247
Position Title Orderly (1OR239)
Internal Only This position is open to employees of UnitingCare Health only
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Entity The Wesley Hospital
Enterprise Agreement SUPP - Support Services Enterprise Agreement - Support Services - Level 1
Position Summary

With 524 beds, The Wesley Hospital provides tertiary level medical and surgical services across 30 specialty areas including cardiology, urology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, maternity and women’s health. These services are supported by an intensive care unit, coronary care unit, cardiac catheter theatres, 24-hour emergency centre, renal dialysis, radiology, radiation therapy, pathology, pharmacy services, IVF, haematology and oncology services.

We are currently seeking Internal Applications from experienced Orderly’s for two Permanent Part Time opportunities that have become available.

You will be responsible for: 

  • Ensuring patient safety during procedures and transfers;
  • Handling of hospital equipment according to manufacturer’s and hospital instructions;
  • Demonstrating safe manual handling techniques and the effective use of mechanical lifting aids;
  • Understanding hospital emergency procedures;
  • Following hospital guidelines in relation to Infection Control (including hand washing and waste disposal;
  • Assisting nursing team members with various patient procedures. 

Ideally, the successful applicant will demonstrate the following criteria:

  • Good Interpersonal skills;
  • Good verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work as part of a team with or without supervision;
  • Ability to perform under pressure and prioritise workload;
  • Be available for shifts at short notice and at varying times;
  • Previous experience in an Orderly position would be an advantage, but not essential. 

Our Benefits:

 

Working as part of the UnitingCare Health team at The Wesley Hospital, you’ll join a values led organisation, focused on putting people at the centre of everything we do.  We actively promote a healthy work life balance, and provide access to a range of benefits including

  • Generous salary packaging options which increase your take home pay;
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities and exciting career paths in both clinical and leadership streams;
  • Flexible working arrangements;
  • Discounted Parking and Services
  • Access to staff gym
  • Access to internal job opportunities including Blue Care, UnitingCare Community (Lifeline) and ARRCS

Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.

 

Applications Close Wednesday, 27th September 2017.

 

UnitingCare Health actively promotes opportunities for professional and career development with its employees. Only internal applications will be considered at this time. 

Contact Person Richard Heaslip
Contact Number 32327973
Contact Email richard.heaslip@uchealth.com.au
Closing Date 27/09/2017
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