Permanent full time opportunity to supervise and provide efficient and effective operational support services within the Operating Theatres and Perioperative Services environment.

Job details

About the role

Permanent full time opportunity to supervise and provide efficient and effective operational support services within the Operating Theatres and Perioperative Services environment.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Assist health care professionals in provision of patient care associated with operating theatres, such as transporting, manual handling and positioning of patients in a caring manner that maintains dignity of the patient and adheres to the clinical direction provided.
• Setting up theatres with tables and equipment appropriate to different operations. Cleaning duties which will include the cleaning of Operating Theatres and associated areas to Infection Control Standards, general and periodic cleaning tasks include walls, windows, ceiling, furniture and fittings, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, polishing and changing of curtains.
• Collection and delivery of blood products, specimens for blood bank and pathology departments when required. Assist other Theatre staff in emergency situations and as appropriate.
• Participate in in-service education and on the job training of Patient Support Officers in Operating Theatre procedures.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of inexperienced Theatre Patient Support Officers in Theatre procedures.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

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

Documents

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

• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RD631065 Role Description (PDF, 374KB)
  Role Description