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The Team:The Surgical Specialist Clinics at the Royal Hobart Hospital provide specialist surgical assessment and care within the outpatient setting across various surgical disciplines, including key state-wide services. The Clinics focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to improve outcomes for our patients, workforce, and the Tasmanian community.The Role:Maintain a clean, hygienic environment to facilitate infection control, including reprocessing surgical instruments and equipment.Maintain basic ward equipment and order surgical stock and supplies under the guidance of the Nurse Manager.Ensure patient confidentiality.You will need to:Clean, maintain, and sterilise work areas and ward equipment following infection control guidelines.Provide a communication network between departments, including delivery and collection services as required.Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and staff.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria to address in your application.Details of appointment:Permanent full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant.Applicants should note that, for twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies, including full-time, part-time, and casual roles.Salary: $57,130 to $62,486 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is additional.Salary range is in accordance with the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.Salary Packaging:Eligible employees can access salary packaging benefits, including living expenses up to $9,010 plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, among other benefits.Benefits for eligible candidates:Fitness Passport Access to over 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for $13.95 per week per person or $25.95 for a family.More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.Eligibility:Refer to the Application Guide for pre-employment checks and eligibility criteria.Download the Statement of Duties and related documents:Hospital Aide OHO1 (Word)Review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, and other materials before applying for an overview of duties, the selection process, and application guidance.How to apply:Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. A separate response to the selection criteria is not required.*Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.For more information:Contact the Nurse Manager, Yvonne Echaburu, at 61660027 or yvonne.echaburu@ths.tas.gov.au for further details about the vacancy.What it is like working at the Department of Health?Our core values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Hear from staff about their experiences and the benefits of relocating to Tasmania through our stories and podcasts.We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr