Patient Assistant Officers - BIRU - Repat Health Precinct Job no: 883200 Work type: Full time Location: Adelaide Metro Southern Categories: Allied and Scientific Health Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Daw Park Salary OPS-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a.
(pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full-time and part-time temporary positions up to 3/10/25 About the Role As a Patient Assistant Officer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the safety and well-being of patients experiencing confusion and disorientation.
Your compassionate support will help prevent falls and ensure patients remain engaged in their treatments.
Working closely with Registered Nurses and the nursing team, you'll follow tailored care plans while providing short-term assistance to multiple patients throughout your shift, making a meaningful difference in their hospital experience.
In this dynamic position, you'll be responsible for closely monitoring patients, escalating any clinical concerns to the nursing staff, and meticulously documenting observations for smooth handovers.
Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within the healthcare team will be essential in creating a safe and supportive environment for all patients.
Join us in delivering outstanding care and making a positive impact in the lives of those you assist!
About You We're seeking compassionate individuals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to vulnerable patients.
If you possess the following qualities and skills, we'd love to hear from you: Interpersonal Skills : High level of communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with patients and families.
Tech-Savvy : Proficient in using technology for documenting patient care and interventions.
Team Collaboration : Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred care.
Healthcare Experience : Experience in a healthcare setting, with a solid understanding of patient dignity, safety, and customer service principles.
About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the?Royal Adelaide Hospital,?The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the?Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre,?and the?Repat Health Precinct.
We also deliver mental health services at?Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the?top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Attractions: ?Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
Annual Leave: ?Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
Flexible Work Arrangements: ?The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Employee Assistance Program: ?Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
Onsite Facilities: ?Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
Professional Development: ?Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
Team Support: ?Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Job ref: 883200 Enquiries to: Cheryll Holland, Nurse Manager Phone: 8222 1699 E-mail: ****** Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 8 November 2024 Refer to the SA Health Career Website -? How to apply ?for further information Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines 883200 RD Patient Assistant Officers - BIRU - Repat Health Precinct.pdf Advertised: 24 Oct 2024 Cen.
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