Casual Patient Support Officer

About the role

Casual opportunity to provide efficient and effective cleaning, porterage and waste services to both clinical and nonclinical areas within The Prince Charles Hospital. Operational Services Officers are responsible for a wide range of support services to clinical and non-clinical areas, primary duties including but not limited to cleaning, porterage and waste services, as outlined in Queensland Health Operational Services Manual.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Removal and rehanging of curtains in the wards on a rotational basis for cleaning in accordance with agreed procedures.
Assist healthcare professionals in the provision of patient care associated with Wards such as making beds, lifting, turning and escorting patients.
Transport medical and other heavy equipment throughout the facility utilising appropriate equipment.
Removal of general/clinical waste and soiled linen in appropriate containers to the designated collection area in accordance with the Infection Control Guidelines.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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