An exciting opportunity exists for the Wardsperson Theatre Officer who will be responsible for improving the patient’s experience and is the focus of your daily tasks, both directly and indirectly. As a member of the surgical or interventional team you will work within in the controlled environment of the Operating Suites and Procedural Suites providing support during procedures, maintaining a clean and safe environment and the effective and efficient use of resources.

Job details

An exciting opportunity exists for the Wardsperson Theatre Officer who will be responsible for improving the patient's experience and is the focus of your daily tasks, both directly and indirectly. As a member of the surgical or interventional team you will work within in the controlled environment of the Operating Suites and Procedural Suites providing support during procedures, maintaining a clean and safe environment and the effective and efficient use of resources.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The Warsperson Theatre Officer-Operating Suites, will assist with the safe and efficient running of the Operating Suites  and Procedural Suites by facilitating the movement, safe positioning and comfort of patients throughout their peri-operative experience. You will also assist team members by checking, cleaning, moving equipment, stocking items and accessing external supplies as needed.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Transfer patients to and from trolleys, correct positioning of patients on the operating/procedural tables using safe lifting practices and devices as required.
• Check equipment and clean Operating Suites/procedural areas including clearing all waste and linen after each case and as required for surgical procedures, adhering to infection controls guidelines. Maintain documentation on the cleaning of equipment.
• Check set ups and stock requirements for the area you are allocated and ensure correct equipment, position devices and Operating Suite bed configuration meets the requirements of the clinical staff.

Salary rates: $34.02- $35.66 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) and salary rates: $42.52 - $44.57 p.h. (casual) (OO3) (Permanent part time, 48 hrs p.f. and Fixed term temporary part time position, 48 hrs p.f. for six months, and casual positions available). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

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.

• SC635721-RD (PDF, 281KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants