Theatre Orderly at St John of God Health Care

Midland, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

41.11

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Assistance, Patient Transport, Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Equipment Management, Theatre Preparation, Occupational Health and Safety, Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Building, Customer Service, Teamwork, Prioritizing Tasks, Hazard Minimization, Continuous Improvement, Operating Theatre Setup

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your Role at St John of God, Midland Hospital The Theatre Orderly supports the safe, efficient, and smooth operation of surgical services by assisting nursing and clinical staff in patient care, theatre preparation, and equipment management. This role involves transporting and positioning patients, preparing, and restocking theatres, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with infection control and occupational health and safety standards. To support our casual team, you will have availability to work across a rotating roster, including night shifts and weekends. The Position Assist nursing staff in the care of patients. Transport patients on beds and trolleys. Assist with patient positioning and transfers. Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and comfort. Support patients during procedures such as epidural insertion. Prepare beds, trolleys, and equipment for pre- and post-operative care. Set up operating theatres according to surgical lists. Clean theatre tables, equipment, and theatres between cases. Ensure equipment is charged, maintained, and reported for repairs. Transport equipment, linen, waste, and instrument carts. Assist with movement of theatre equipment and operating tables. Deliver and collect equipment and supplies across departments. Maintain high standards of theatre cleaning and infection control. Clean operating lights, tables, machines, and equipment. Decontaminate blood or body fluid spills immediately. Restock theatre and recovery areas with required supplies. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of theatres, stores, and change rooms. Manage linen, waste disposal, and sharps containers. Transport blood and specimens between theatres and pathology. Restock specimen containers and formalin bottles as required. The Position Requirements You will have an understanding of and ability to apply occupational health and safety principles to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace when assisting nursing and clinical staff with patient care, transporting, and positioning patients. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, a strong commitment to customer service, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team, is essential for this role. You will have proven experience in prioritising and coordinating tasks effectively, take proactive steps to minimise hazards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Holding a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance or ongoing tertiary study in a health-related field, is desirable. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Casual rate: $39.25 to $41.11 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation Casual positions available Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period Free on-site parking Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport Innovative Professional Development opportunities A welcoming and supportive culture A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. For enquiries contact Sarah Truslove, Clinical Nurse Manager on (08) 9462 5116. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us. When you start or continue your career with us you also get the chance to make a difference in the care of our patients and clients. We offer opportunities to work in our hospitals, directly with doctors and nurses, in the community, or from any of our locations across Australia.

Responsibilities

The Theatre Orderly supports surgical services by assisting clinical staff with patient care, including transport and positioning, while maintaining patient dignity and comfort. Key duties also involve preparing, restocking, cleaning, and maintaining operating theatres and associated equipment according to safety standards.