About the role

The Hospital Assistant works within a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical and technical support to the team, requiring a good level of manual handling knowledge and skills.

Reporting to Level 2 Registered Nurses and the Nurse Unit Manager, the role is suited to a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated team player looking to support and provide ancillary services within the Operating Theatre at St Johns campus of Calvary Health Care Tasmania in Hobart.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the peri-operative environment, and be a pro-active and dynamic individual looking to provide a strong level of support to patients, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The St Johns campus is located in the foothills of Mount Wellington within easy walking distance of the city centre. Free onsite or nearby car parking is readily available and staff can access generous salary packaging options

This is a permanent part time (0.8 FTE) opportunity, with Casual options also available.

What you bring

• Similar experience from a previous role

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Sound communication skills – verbal and interpersonal

• Proven experience in a customer service capacity

• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment

• Has undertaken or is willing to undertake Manual Handling training

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas. Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Please note: attached to the job advertisement on the Calvary Careers portal are important documents relating to the role. Please ensure you view these documents before beginning your application. It is suggested that you download a copy of these for your reference.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.