Patient Transport Driver
Full time – 7 day roster
The Patient Transport Driver will work as a part of the Northern Beaches Discharge team providing safe and timely transport of patients and contribute to the delivery of quality care and excellence in customer service.
Key responsibilities:
· Managing the passenger journey which includes preparing the vehicle for service, managing the passenger manifest using the NBH electronic driver recording system, safely transporting passengers to and from the hospital and returning the vehicle to hospital.
· Providing assistance to passengers including aiding patients to get on and off vehicles, loading wheelchairs and walking frames.
· Maintaining Safety and Compliance including completing vehicles inspection records and checklists, following safety procedures, and reporting hazards.
· Maintain a clean vehicle, ensuring the vehicle is sanitized between patient journeys and washed and vacuumed once per week in the Hospital undercroft on the basement level. Restocking of consumables on a regular basis.
Essential Criteria:
· NSW Drivers Licence
· Ability to work seven days a week rotational roster including public holidays, early morning commencement and late evening completion time.
· Well developed basic literacy skills including reading and writing skills and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Criteria:
· Certificate of education / training in relevant field
· Possession of a current senior first aid certificate.
· Demonstrated manual handling skills combined with proven ability to perform work of a physical nature including loading/unloading and maneuvering patients around, on/off stretchers and in/out of wheelchairs and vehicles.
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre, doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including café and car parking.
Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is diverse, friendly and open to ideas.
Employee Benefits
· Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!
· Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
· OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
· Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership
Application Enquiries: Please email Lisa McEvoy, Clinical Operations Manager, lisa.mcevoy@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application form.
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience against the current Healthscope NSW - Health Professionals $ Support Services Agreement - 2023, salary range between $29.07-$29.64 per hour plus shift allowance.
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.