Theatre Orderly

About the Role

Join St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre as a Theatre Orderly, working either part time or full time at their Spring Hill location. This role is pivotal to supporting perioperative services in a modern, patient-centric surgical facility. The position offers a remuneration rate of $29.89 per hour plus superannuation, with additional not-for-profit salary packaging and applicable penalty and allowance payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe transfer, positioning, and mobilisation of patients within the Day Surgery Centre.
• Provide transportation support for patients throughout the facility.
• Prepare and relocate theatre equipment ahead of procedures.
• Ensure the environment is clean, safe, and well-organised at all times.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Offer assistance to clinical teams with patient-related tasks as needed.
• Apply safe manual handling techniques using mechanical aids when required.
• Contribute to enhancing patient experience by delivering excellent customer service and collaborating effectively with team members.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as an Orderly, Patient Support Assistant, or in a hospital environment is essential.
• Experience in theatre or perioperative settings is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and customer service capabilities.
• Strong dedication to patient safety and ensuring high standards of care.
• Ability to function well within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proactive, reliable, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Physical fitness to manage manual handling requirements safely.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts covering the operational hours of the Day Surgery Centre.
• Must have Australian work rights; sponsorship is not provided.

Employee Benefits

• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, allowing tax savings and increased take-home pay for everyday expenses and meals.
• Flexible working arrangements to help maintain work-life balance.
• Recognition and rewards platform offering discounts at numerous retailers and various employee wellbeing programs.
• Generous parental leave provisions including 12 weeks paid leave for parents and 2 weeks paid partner leave after six months of service.
• Inclusive leave policies encompassing paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave for significant events.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A supportive, respectful, and inclusive team culture.

Organizational Commitment

UnitingCare Queensland values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming all qualified candidates and encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The organization is dedicated to creating a child-safe, child-friendly environment and fostering a workplace culture that prevents abuse and supports the safety of children, young people, and elderly clients.

As part of the UnitingCare family, you will be contributing to a community-focused, not-for-profit mission that has supported Queenslanders for over a century.