Hospital and Theater Orderly

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

• Offering Casual position with flexibilities

• Excellent employee benefits

• Supportive team environment

St Vincent’s Private Melbourne is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.  We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

Theatre & General Ward Roles | Flexible Shifts Including Nights

Are you enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to make a real difference in patient care? We have exciting opportunities for Orderlies to join our friendly and hardworking team at our Fitzroy campus.

We’re seeking motivated individuals for casual roles across both theatres and general wards, with flexible shift options, including night duty.

About the Role

As an Orderly, you’ll play a key part in supporting hospital operations, ensuring the safe movement of patients and equipment, and helping maintain a clean and efficient environment within Perioperative Services.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Transporting and safely transferring patients between departments, within the operating suite, and to/from nearby hospitals

• Maintaining cleanliness in perioperative areas (floors, walls, shelving, tearooms, etc.)

• Handling and delivering equipment between departments and hospitals as required

• Managing soiled linen, biomedical, and general waste in compliance with PPE protocols

• Cleaning patient care areas including recovery and theatre spaces

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality support in a healthcare setting and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT YOU:

• Certificate III Health Services Assistant

• The ability to work autonomously and within a Team

• Physically fit

• Excellent communication

• An awareness of patient confidentiality and application of relevant privacy legislation

• Previous training in Manual Handling and/or safe lifting techniques

• Highly developed verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to patients and staff

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Good negotiation and conflict management skills

If you are flexible, enthusiastic and can demonstrate excellent communication skills then this position is for you!

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD

• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)

• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave

• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:
In this rewarding opportunity you will join the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) team as an Operating Theatre Orderly in our Theatre department at our East Melbourne campus.

This role will be permanent part time, working 56 hours per fortnight. The role of the Theatre Orderly is to ensure the safe transport of patients to and from the department.
You will bring your passion for patient safety, strong clear communication and the ability to work within a Team.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU:
Your skills will include:

• Certificate III Health Services Assistant
• The ability to work autonomously and within a Team
• Physically fit
• Excellent communication

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Carmen Tocci, Nurse Unit Manager for a confidential discussion on 03 9411 7155.
 

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Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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