Patient Support Officer jobs in Queensland

Seeking applicants with availability Monday - Friday (weekend work may be offered if required).

*Must be able to attend minimum of 3 shifts Monday to Friday

About the role

Casual opportunity to provide a wide range of support services to clinical and non-clinical areas across the RBWH Herston campus. Primary duties include Infection Control Cleaning, Patient Transportation and Patient Handling within wards, operating theatres and clinics.

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:

Cleaning duties which may include light and heavy cleaning tasks such as cleaning high and low, including walls, windows, ceiling, furniture, and fittings, and sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and polishing. Maintain all work areas in a clean and safe condition. Regular cleaning of the patients' rooms, bathrooms, corridors and toilets, general administration, clinical and public areas throughout the complex.
Change shower curtains on a regular basis in accordance with local procedure.
Removal and rehanging of curtains in the wards on a rotational basis for cleaning in accordance with agreed 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.

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