Job Description

The Team:

The Hospital Aide team within the Department of Health Tasmania plays a vital role in supporting safe, clean, and efficient hospital operations. Working collaboratively across wards and departments, Hospital Aides assist clinical staff by maintaining high standards of hygiene, infection control, and patient support services. The team is committed to professionalism, teamwork, and compassion, ensuring patients, visitors, and staff experience a well‑organised and supportive healthcare environment. Through reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols, the Hospital Aide team contributes directly to quality patient care and the smooth day‑to‑day functioning of Tasmanian hospitals.
The Wards:

K9E: 33 bed orthopaedic, plastics, surgical specialties and the statewide burns service

K9W: 32 bed general surgical, vascular and gynaecology ward

6A: 24 bed Trauma and Acute Surgical Unit, which provides care to emergency surgery and trauma patients. This unit includes a 3 bed SCOUT (Surgical Close Observation Unit TASU) unit for the care of higher acuity patients

The Role:

• Maintain clean hygienic surrounding to facilitate the control of infection.
• Maintenance of basic ward equipment.
• Ensure patient confidentiality.

You will need to:

• Clean, maintain and sterilise work areas and ward equipment within infection control guidelines.
• Provide a communication network between departments including delivery and collection service as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and staff.

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

Details of appointment:

Multiple permanent and fixed term part time, shift worker positions (fully rotational), working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

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

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

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:

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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:

• Hospital Aide OHO1 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide (WORD)

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: Elisa McMillan
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager - TASU
Phone number: 0457 072 192
Email address: rhhnumtasu@ths.tas.gov.au

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