Great care starts with great people! The Gladstone Hospital are seeking an Operational Services Officer to join their team on a casual basis. Are you willing to learn new skills and have a flexible lifestyle?

Provide a support service to Gladstone Hospital including patient assistance, porterage, waste and linen removal as well as some specialist functions of which training will be provided.

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Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital provides a range of services to Gladstone and the Banana region.

Our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenlanders strategy will see Gladstone Hospital developed as a center for emergency care, medical inpatient, and day surgery excellence. This will optimise outreach services to deliver care closer to home in the Gladstone and Banana rural communities.

About the role:

The Operational Services Officer provides quality patient care by providing an efficient and effective porterage and patient assistance service within designated areas of the Gladstone Hospital facility.

About you:

The ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, to ensure good customer relationships and work well as part of an unsupervised team.
• Knowledge of the process of cross infection and a sound knowledge of infection control methods.
• Understanding of quality improvement processes and human resource management issues including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination.

What we offer:

Salary information:

• A salary between $37.30 - $39.80 p.h. (Including 23% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4D557545.

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 May 2024.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GL4D557545 Operational Services Officer (Ward Services) (PDF, 338KB)
  Role Description