Hospital Assistant (Casual Pool)

Improve access to healthcare in Western NSW.

To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $26.31 ph (plus super)
Location: Bourke NSW

Hospital Assistant
Bourke Multi-purpose Service

About the role:
The Hospital Assistant supports the delivery of an efficient and effective catering and cleaning service to the patients and facilities within the Health Service.

When you work at Western NSW Local Health District we’ll always support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential. 

This position is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive primary health care services, including direct clinical care to Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander peoples – you’ll be part of shaping the future of health care to your mob.

Sometimes it will be hard, other times demanding but we promise it will always be rewarding.  Challenge yourself. Make and Impact. Shape the future.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons.​ Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered. 

 

Where you’ll be working:  
The Bourke Multipurpose Service (MPS) has 35 beds, 15 of which are residential aged care. The facility has 24-hour emergency care, acute and sub-acute/non-acute services including rehabilitation and palliative care, ante-natal and post-natal services, elective surgical services, ambulatory care, renal, outpatient and visiting specialist services and a range of primary and community health services including child and family health and mental health, drug and alcohol services.

Bourke, on the banks of the spectacular Darling River is situated 370 kilometres northwest of Dubbo, is close to the Queensland border and considered to be the gateway to the far west of NSW.

The region’s prosperity is built around the pastoral, irrigation, tourism and service industries which are strongly supported by a wide range of attractions and activities.

Bourke has a population of just under 2000 people with 38 per cent identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, making Bourke a unique and rewarding place to work.

As a remote area position, this position may offer incentives to prospective employees which can include relocation assistance, accommodation subsidy, professional development and flexible work practices.  If you are the successful candidate you may discuss these incentives before accepting the position.

About us:
WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
• Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career. 
• Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
• Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
• Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
• Access to Fitness Passport and free and confidential counselling services.