Do you enjoy working with people and would like to make a positive difference in the experience of patients and visitors during their time in the emergency department. The North West Regional Hospital emergency department is seeking motivated, passionate people with a high level of communication skills to take on a new role within our department – an emergency department support officer. Successful applicants who are able to demonstrate motivation to adapt and learn will be provided with education, training and ongoing support.
The role:
The North West Regional Hospital are seeking a motivated Emergency Department Support Officer to join their team. The Emergency Department Support Officer will:
- Assist the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Emergency Department (ED) in ensuring a safe and secure environment within the ED.
- Act as a member of the Code Black Team across the entire Hospital afterhours and conduct internal hospital security functions as directed.
- Provides support services to the ED that includes assisting with transporting patients to and from diagnostic services.
- Provide manual handling assistance with patient care requirements when and as directed.
- Assist the NUM in the maintenance and management of ED equipment.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, shift-worker position working 68 hours per fortnight, commencing from September 2024
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
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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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary: $65,236 - $68,925 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- 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
Applicant Guide
For more information, please contact
Marcus Dixon
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency
Phone: (03) 6493 6337
E-mail: marcus.dixon@ths.tas.gov.au
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