At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clinical staff and provide essential services to patients at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
- Company: Join one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, generous leave, and flexible shift options for work-life balance.
- Other info: Work in the vibrant Parkville Precinct with excellent transport links and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while growing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Certificate 3 Health Service Assistant and experience in a health setting preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus). The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team and build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Why Join RMH?
- Casual position | Parkville location
- Work life balance - variety of shift times, flexible hours.
- Career progression opportunities.
About the Role
The role of the Clinical Assistant is to provide support services to clinical staff in the wards and departments of The Royal Melbourne Hospital. As a Clinical Assistant, you are a vital member of the multi-disciplinary health care team who strive to provide excellent care to patients and their families. Your interactions with patients, relatives and colleagues are guided by the organisation’s vision and The Melbourne Way.
Key Accountabilities
- Transportation services (patients, equipment, pathology, blood products, food, clinical records, stores, mortuary transfers)
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills utilising the “No Lift” policy, in accordance with hospital procedures
- Provide assistance with patient hygiene and other patient related services
- Cleaning of bed space and relevant patient equipment (including procedural chairs in day areas) and entry into Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM) system
- Removal and disposal of rubbish & recyclables, linen, general waste
- Perform emergency response functions, attending and assisting in emergency codes as per organisational policy and procedures
About You
- Completion of Certificate 3 Health Service Assistant & additional 6 months experience.
- Availability to work full range of shifts including weekends, morning, evening and night shifts.
- Willingness to contribute to quality patient care.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and families.
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to safely transfer patients using motorised equipment
- Ability to work as a respectful team member in a multidisciplinary environment
- Initiative in prioritising workload
- Ability to accept direction and seek feedback, be reliable, self-motivated & have a friendly nature
Desirable
- Previous experience in an acute health setting
- Medical terminology
Benefits of Working at RMH
- Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth: Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging: Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation: Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence: Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefits: Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct: Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards. As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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