2022 Health and Security Assistant - TAFE Students Preferred null

About The Opportunity

Campbelltown Hospital is recruiting for a Health and Security Assistant (HASA) to complement and enhance the current Patient Services and Security Department. 

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time or Full Time, up to 38 hours per week up until 01/08/2024

What you'll be doing

The Health and Security Assistant (HASA) role works as part of a team, in collaboration with other staff, to assist with managing patients and to provide a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors. HASA are also required to assist clinical staff in the care and comfort of patients, and securing the assets of South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).

Supporting the care delivery team is at the heart of the HASA role. You will provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of patient care, under the guidance of nursing staff. You will also provide general assistance in the ward environment, cleaning, provide portering for patient transfers around the facility, and you will undertake security related duties as required by the nursing In-Charge and Security Manager. It is expected that HASA provide the highest possible standard of customer service and professionalism at all times.

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Please ensure that you declare your Aboriginality in your statement, covering letter or CV. In addition to addressing the selection criteria, Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality by supplying either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council.

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.        

Security Master License Number for SWSLHD: 410572116

Where You'll Be Working

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

1. Must hold a current Class 1A Security License with the NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, current First Aid Certificate and Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
2. Participation in a 7 day rotating roster that includes weekends, public and school holidays, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
3. Understanding and willingness to work in a morgue environment.
4. Demonstrated computer literacy at a data entry-level as well as ability to operate electronic security systems.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills to communicate with all levels of staff, as well as patients/clients and members of the public.
6. Sound understanding of the application of security techniques including conflict resolution skills, de-escalation and restraint practices.
7. Demonstrated understanding and ability to comply with work health and safety principles, including safe manual handling and infection control.
8. Demonstrated flexibility in taking directions from supervisors and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Darren Cunneen on 02 4634 3275 or via email on Darren.Cunneen@health.nsw.gov.au.