Patient Support Officer jobs in Brisbane QLD

About the role

As a Patient Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care at Redcliffe Hospital. This hands-on role combines patient support, hospital cleaning, waste and linen management, and equipment transportation duties. You will assist clinical staff with patient movement and positioning, safely transport patients throughout the facility, and ensure clinical and non-clinical areas are maintained in accordance with Queensland Health infection prevention and environmental cleaning standards.

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:

Comply with and utilise procedures, policies, regulations, standards and duty statements which impact upon the position, including contemporary Human Resource Management Requirements and Practices, Workplace Health and Safety, Code of Conduct, Equal Employment Opportunity and Health Equity and Racism.
Compliance with all Metro North Health Mandatory Training requirements, participation in in-service training as required, and to comply with all directions that are commensurate with the 002 level as outlined in the Queensland Health Operational Services Manual.
Assist clinical staff in the positioning of patients utilising appropriate Patient Handling Techniques and undertaking the tasks under the direction and supervision of a clinical staff member such as lifting, turning and mobilising patients.
Assist healthcare professionals in the provision of patient care associated with the delivery of patient support services by performing a range of basic non-professional tasks and transporting of patients under clinical direction from one area to another using bed, trolley or wheelchair.

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

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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

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