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Casual Wardsperson

Caring, customer service focused and a self-starter - Do these characteristics describe you?

About the Role: 

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital are seeking a casual wardsperson with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient care to join our Medical/ Surgical Ward. 

About us:

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital's focus is to provide their patients with world-class healthcare.

For over 20 years our dedicated team of healthcare professionals have provided care to patients in greater western Sydney.

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital has 84 patient-beds and provides a large range of medical and acute services including; seven operating theatres, Angiography suite, 10 bed Intensive Care Unit as well as a Day Surgery Unit, Mental Health Unit, Oncology Department as well as pharmacy and radiology services.

In collaboration with a large range of accredited private specialists Sydney Southwest Private are leader in comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties including, but not limited to, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, ear nose and throat, general and plastic surgery, gastroenterology and endoscopy and gynaecology, bariatric surgery, urology and mental health services

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer/patient service by safely transporting/lifting patients, communicating with clarity and empathy, collecting and delivering specimens, equipment and consumables between departments / wards, and by restocking supplies and consumables.
• Patient Care Support
• Assist nursing staff with basic patient care under direction and supervision.
• Support patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including:
  • Personal hygiene and grooming.
  • Showering and bathing assistance.
  • Toileting and continence care.
  • Dressing and undressing.
  • Assisted feeding where appropriate.
• Assist patients with mobilising, walking, transferring, and repositioning in bed.
• Provide support with lifting and manual handling using appropriate equipment and safe work practices.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition, mobility, or wellbeing to nursing staff.
• Prioritise patient safety by ensuring patient transportation equipment (including wheelchairs, portable oxygen and suction) is safe and in good working order, and by being an active member of the emergency response team.
•  Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a professional and positive team culture and by liaising with the emergency response team, nursing team and other staff to create an experience that makes a difference.
•  Demonstrate professional practice by working according to Healthscope’s policies and processes, code of conduct and by participating in yearly performance appraisals and mandatory education. Maintain skills and standards of customer service and ensure patient confidentiality and privacy are maintained at all times. 
• Supports Healthscope’s safety and quality improvement and achievement of accreditation by actively participating in team meetings and quality activities. Ensure compliance with and participation in the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards.

Essential criteria

• Commitment to Quality Patient Care
• Working with Children check (if relevant)
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Works well independently and within a team
• Basic computer skills

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 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
 

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. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

 Applications close: 7th August 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Siti Yahya (Nurse Unit Manager) siti.yahya@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. 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. 

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