At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safety and security in a hospital environment while assisting with patient care.
- Company: Kempsey District Hospital, part of Mid North Coast Local Health District.
- Benefits: Permanent part-time role with competitive remuneration and diverse working hours.
- Other info: Flexible rotating roster including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care and safety while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must hold a NSW Class 1A Security Licence and Senior First Aid Certificate.
The predicted salary is between 68858 - 68858 $ per year.
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa). You must attach to your application in order to progress.
Make a difference where safety, security and patient care come together. Join our team as a Health and Security Assistant and help create a safe, supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff.
About the role
As a Health and Security Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting the safety, security and smooth operation of the hospital. Working alongside clinical and support teams, you’ll provide a visible security presence while assisting with patient transfers, equipment movement and general patient care as directed. Your responsibilities will include:
- Responding to alarms and security incidents
- Managing challenging behaviours and duress situations
- Conducting internal and external patrols
- Identifying and reporting security risks
- Supporting patient flow throughout the hospital
You’ll also help maintain a safe healthcare environment by following infection control, environmental cleaning, work health and safety and manual handling requirements. This is a 7-day rotating roster, including morning, afternoon and night shifts, weekends and public and school holidays. The role may also involve working in a morgue environment.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, reliable and genuinely committed to helping others. You’ll be confident responding to challenging situations, able to follow procedures and directions, and comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will bring:
- A current NSW Class 1A Security Licence (SLED)
- A current Senior First Aid Certificate
- A current, valid driver licence
- The ability to manage aggressive incidents, challenging behaviours and duress situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively with patients, visitors and staff
- An understanding of infection control, environmental cleaning, WHS and safe manual handling
- Flexibility to work a rotating 7-day roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays
- A professional and ethical approach, with a strong commitment to patient confidentiality
- A willingness to work in a hospital environment, including the morgue
Health and Security Assistant in Kempsey employer: Mid North Coast Local Health District
Mid North Coast Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and promotes professional growth for Registered Nurses. Located in the beautiful Port Macquarie, employees benefit from a collaborative environment, competitive remuneration, and opportunities to engage in meaningful patient care across various clinical settings. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on community health, this role provides a rewarding career path for those dedicated to making a difference.
Contact Details:
Mid North Coast Local Health District Recruitment Team
