Job Description

The Team:

The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking applications from motivated and reliable individuals for the role of Casual Hospital Aide within the North West Renal Burnie Satellite Unit

The Hospital Aide provides high-quality support services to nursing staff to assist in the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care within a specialised haemodialysis environment. This role contributes to the efficient day-to-day operation of the unit and supports the multidisciplinary team.

Casual staff are required to work flexibly across a range of shifts, including morning, afternoon shifts and weekends, to meet service demand.

The Role:

• Provide non-clinical support to nursing staff in the delivery of patient care
• Assist with preparation, cleaning, and turnover of dialysis stations and equipment in accordance with infection prevention and control standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised clinical environment
• Monitor and replenish stock levels and report shortages as required
• Support patient comfort and wellbeing within scope of practice
• Contribute to effective communication within the multidisciplinary team

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.

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 casual vacancies.

Salary: $57,130 to $62,486 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

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

Salary Packaging:

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Hospital Aide (North) OHO1 (May 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Ailsa Jones | Kirby Wheatley
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 03 6477 7746
Email address: nwrenalnum@ths.tas.gov.au

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