DRIVING CRITICAL CARE FORWARD – SAFELY, SWIFTLY, AND WITH EXCELLENCE.

Renumeration: $31.89 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital - Secondary Retrieval Service Transport
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Patient Transport Officer
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ560672
Closing Date: Sunday, 30th March 2025
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligibility to drive in NSW
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003)
• Shift work availability – all shifts D, E and Night shift 24/7 service

John Hunter Hospital is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport Officer (PTO) to provide safe, timely, and effective transport for Hunter Retrieval Service staff and patients requiring inter-facility transport and ensure that appropriate standards of care are provided. When not required for retrieval duties, the successful applicant is required to work as a multi-skilled member of the John Hunter Hospital to provide non-clinical support within the Critical Care areas of the campus to complement the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient care.

Duties will include:

• Undertake manual handling including pushing stretcher and leading stretcher into inter-facility vehicle
• Adhere to all RTA road rules
• Maintain vehicles in a roadworthy condition in accordance with the HNELHD Motor Vehicle Policy
• Manage stock levels
• Couriering items to/from departments within the John Hunter Hospital