This is for Casual appointment/s
only.
WA
Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination
in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds
and people with disabilities.
WA
Health supports flexible working practices within the context of
a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke
free environment across all buildings, grounds and
vehicles.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a Western
Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment
(PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you
are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An
unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for
further information.
Whilst this selection process will initially
be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill
other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In
addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate
the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may
also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position
Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint a Patient
Support Assistant.
Assists with a range of support services as
directed by Coordinator Support Services. Also provides personal
care to clients of the hospital, under the direction of a
registered nurse.
Area
Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the
largest country health system in Australia and one of
the biggest in the world, providing health services to
approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further
information on superannuation
click here
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Other professional and
location based allowances
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Sarah
Miller on 0448 070 302.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee
to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a
covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, and
attach their current resume or curriculum
vitae. These documents should be complete and ready
to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
