Ward Assistant (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Elective Orthopaedics

Sydney Local Health District
Sydney, New South Wales
5 days ago

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time ; 24 hours per week up to 12 months
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $29.05 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ599795

About the Role

Royal Prince Alfred is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Dame Edith Walker Hospitals. RPAH is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants.


The primary purpose of this role is to provide assistance to Nurses, Midwives and other staff in clinical units to ensure overall functioning of the service. This is a support role with a scope of duties that encompasses tidying, cleaning, stocking and errands as required.


For more information, please view the Position Description.


Ideal Candidate

  • Can work on Wednesdays and Fridays.

  • Awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.

  • Able to maintain safe work practice, adhering to WHS policies and procedures.


Benefits and Perks!

  • Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.

  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.

  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education

  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families

  • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.


For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit


This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.


Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).


SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.


Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/


Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.


For more information about SLHD please visit
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For enquiries, please contact Ione Hardwicke on (02) 9515 9226 or email at Ione.Hardwicke@health.nsw.gov.au.


Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!


Applications Close: 28 August 2025


For Applicant Support and Information, visit
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