539172 - Operating Theatre Assistants

Perioperative Services

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Casual

• We are seeking Casual Operating Theatre Assistants!
• Salary Classification: Anaesthetic/Operating Theatre Technician
• Remuneration: $35.05 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.

About the role

The Operating Theatre Assistant is essential to the process flow of the operating theatre and works under the direction of the Nurse Manager. This position involves a seven-day roster with on-call and overtime responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the transfer of patients to and from the Operating Theatre.
• Assist with transfers and positioning of patients in the operating theatre (once competency has been assessed).
• Assist with the application of Diathermy plates and positioning equipment within the operating theatre suite (once competency has been assessed).
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by regularly dry/wet mopping before, during and after theatre lists.

What you bring

• Recent experience in an Operating theatre environment.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.

For further information please contact Camilla Smith, Nurse Manager, Operating Theatres on Camilla.Smith1@health.nsw.gov.au 

WHY JOIN US

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria - see "what you bring for the selection criteria"
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.