Theatre Orderly/Assistant in Nursing
Join our Perioperative Services Team
- New Hybrid role in our busy Perioperative department
- Free parking onsite
- Permanent part time - 60 hours/fortnight or Casual roles available
The Opportunity
Our Perioperative Leadership Team are seeking motivated individuals to work in a dynamic and fulfilling role as a Theatre Orderly & Assistant in Nursing, within our busy perioperative Team. This role will be suitable to a person with some Orderly experience, especially in theatres. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Facilitating Operating Theatre set up including equipment and operating table prior to and in-between cases
- Positioning and transfer of patients on the Operating Table
- Cleaning of Operating Theatre in between cases
- Transport of the patient between DSU/Theatre/PACU
- Stocking and management of linen, fluids and other items needed for the Operating Theatres
- Removal of Operating Department rubbish and used linen to the waste management area
- Organising the ordering and retrieval of VMO meals for the day
About Us
Peninsula Private is a 70 bed acute and rehabilitation hospital with 3 operating theatres located on the idyllic Redcliffe Peninsula. Specialties include orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and internal medicine and the delivery of leading rehabilitation services and programs on the Brisbane northside.
About You
You will be a robust person with a sound understanding of the Healthcare environment, preferably in relation to the perioperative area or a willingness to develop this. You will have an excellent understanding of WH&S, be focused on providing an efficient and safe shift and be able to respond to daily operational changes with a calm and supportive disposition. Training will be given for those that do not have experience as a Theatre Orderly. To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have great communication skills to cultivate a friendly environment for patients
- Have sound knowledge in WH&S and physical ability to perform the role
- Have some Orderly experience, preferably in busy theatres
- Commit to our Safe Values
- Have excellent time management
- Be comfortable with competing priorities and flexible to change
- Be a supportive and engaging team member to support all assigned work tasks
About Us
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 10 April 2025
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.