Tasmanian Health Service - Department of Health provides health care services in Tasmania through public hospital system, primary health and community health centres. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking motivated and experienced applicants for the role of Theatre Attendant to work at the Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe, TAS

Details of Appointment

1 x Permanent Day Worker position working 56 hours per fortnight 

and

Multiple casual Fixed Term Shift Worker positions for 12 month appointment

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the focus of duties of this role are:

• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, prepare the operating/procedure room for each procedure, ensuring the relevant furniture, equipment and appliances are at hand and have been checked, maintained and cleaned in accordance with established guidelines and manufacturers’ specifications.
• Provide basic technical assistance and support to nursing and medical staff with the correct and safe use of mechanical and biomedical equipment.
• Provided safe transport of patients from wards to the Operating Theatre/Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit and back to the ward.
• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, provide safe positioning of patients for various procedures.

Please note: subsequent appointments may be made from this process and notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

What we offer

• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary including access to salary packaging and salary sacrifice
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Free onsite parking

Check out our Competitive Employment Benefits - https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/career/home/working_for_dhhs. 

About North West Tasmania

NW Tasmania is way too beautiful with stunning beaches, tons of national parks and World Heritage sites. Very affordable lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. You are close to everything and drive home from work is definitely over in a few minutes, so you have a better work life balance. Traffic jam is not a common term in Tasmania. Living in Tasmania offers you access to prime organic produce, true farmers' markets, a multitude of food festivals and so much more. 

Please visit http://www.makeittasmania.com.au and www.discovertasmania.com.au

Essential Requirements

• Pre-employment checks as outlined in the Statement of Duties

Desirable Requirements:

• Current Tasmanian Driver’s Licence.
• Holds, or is working towards Certificate III or IV Theatre Technician Practice qualifications through a nationally accredited training provider.

How to apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are listed in the Statement of Duties. 

Download the Statement of Duties

 521645 Theatre Attendant HSO5 (December 2020).docx

 THS Jobs Website Applicant Guide.pdf

For more information contact

Grace Kamphuis
Phone: (03) 64785146
Position: NUM Operating Theatre
E-mail: grace.kamphuis@ths.tas.gov.au


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