Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced PSA to join our Surgery and Proceedurale Medicine.

Available Part time postions

Applicants must be able to work full rotation roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Details of Department

Surgery, Anaesthesia and Procedural Medicine Directorate

• PSA’s should observe manual handling and infection control regulations in regard to all tasks.

• No private information, whether it be medical condition or otherwise, is to be divulged to the patient or any other person. Medical records and other documents remain confidential.

• Safety is the responsibility of all staff and safety hazards are to be reported to the appropriate staff. PSA staff should also ensure that their work practises do not place people at risk.

• To ensure the highest standard of service, PSA staff will actively participate in training programs.

• In line with the patient care objective, PSA staff are encouraged to adopt a team approach and assist each other in the performance of daily tasks.

• Such other duties as are directed by the nurse in charge of the shift and which are relevant to the role of a PSA.

• Answering of telephones and relaying telephone messages when an area is unattended

• Directing ward visitors to the nurse in charge

• Delivery or reception of urgent messages.

• Restocking of imprest supplies and stock distribution

• Attend to patient flowers

• Perform duties as assigned under emergency response procedures

• Transport of deceased patients

• Transportation of patients according to the relevant protocol

• Under the supervision of nursing staff, assist with patient movement and handling in accordance with the “no lift” system.

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.