About the role

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Ward Assistant ensures patient comfort, safety and the smooth operation of the hospital ward by supporting patients and clinical staff. This includes assisting with patient care tasks, maintaining ward cleanliness, assisting with the movement of patients and equipment, and maintaining effective communication and accurate documentation and records, competently relaying verbal and written information between patients, staff and other departments as required. The role works as part of a team of dedicated staff delivering high quality clinical care to patients.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity based at our Stepney site, and operates on a 5-day roster basis - Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon shifts.

Please find attached Position Description for further details

About you

You will enjoy engaging and communicating with patients, hospital staff, and clinical and management professionals while applying your experience in the healthcare setting in a way that helps Burnside Hospital achieve its operational goals. This position requires an individual who:

• Has demonstrated experience in a similar position
• Has well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills that support establishing and maintaining effective relationships
• Commits to a patient-focused approach in service provision, and contributes to a culture that promotes a safe, harmonious and collaborative work environment
• Is able to work effectively autonomously and collaboratively in a team
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and hospital database systems including Patient Information Management System (PiMS), and competent word processing skills
• Possesses strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with ability to self-prioritise, work to deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Embodies Burnside Hospital’s values-based approach
• Maintains the highest ethical standards and treats all hospital and patient matters with confidentiality and respect.

You will enjoy the benefit of

• Flexible 5-day roster, no night shifts
• City fringe location with free car-parking options
• A greater take home pay, through the option to salary package up to $18,550 pre-tax annually on a range of everyday living expenses, meals and entertainment, and vehicle novated lease and associated vehicle running expenses.
• A healthy work life balance through flexible work options.
• A wellbeing program which includes counselling support and three free physiotherapy sessions per year.
• Various health-related discounts and offerings.

About us

Burnside Hospital is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients, their families, and the community. Our vision is to be the hospital of choice, trusted for our compassionate services and innovative practices. We pride ourselves on our values-based approach of caring with empathy and respect, prioritising safety and well-being, and investing in continuous learning and professional growth. We work together as a team and value diversity, ensuring a positive, inclusive culture for our staff.
 
If you are a motivated person who realises the opportunity this role offers and are ready to be a part of a team where you can utilise your skills to deliver positive outcomes, we want to hear from you!

Simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply Now' button and submit your current resume and cover letter. 

At Burnside Hospital we embrace, endorse and celebrate difference, and are committed to creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive community and culture where everyone belongs. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTQ+ community, and First Nations people. Our team values diverse perspectives, deepening our understanding of the needs of our patients and stakeholders, helping create a great place to work and volunteer. 

Burnside Hospital is a proud GOLD Tier Health + Wellbeing Equality Index (HWEI) service provider and partners with Pride in Health and Wellbeing in our provision of safe and inclusive workplaces and services.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.
No recruitment agencies please.