The Team:

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Medical Orderly Department is a diverse team who specialise in provides support and care across all modalities of the RHH.

The Role:

In accordance with Agency policies and procedures, and infection control and quality improvement guidelines, the Specialised Medical Orderly will:

• Provide Medical Orderly services and assistance to Medical, Nursing, and Para-Medical staff in the lifting, positioning and general care of patients.
• Transport of patients within the hospital environment by means of wheelchair, trolleys and beds.
• As part of the Code Black Response Team, the Specialised Medical Orderly will assist the clinical team in the management of an aggressive incident.
• As directed, conduct internal hospital security functions.
• As directed, provide Orderly services in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Radiology and Operating Theatres.

You will need:

• Knowledge of skills required in manual handling techniques, following Work Health and Safety principles, including the skills required to safely lift and position spinal patients and caring for acute care patients ie. ICU, CCU, CT ICU.
• Knowledge and experience in the practices, equipment and procedures relating to Medical Orderly involvement in patient care, together with a knowledge of medical orderly procedures for the Department of Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Operating Theatres and hospital mortuary, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience in emergency procedures (Fire, Bomb Threats, Evacuation and Aggression) and understanding of Hospital Code Black Response Team procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $67,193 to $72,126 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $42.34 to $45.45 per hour.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Specialised Medical Orderly OHO3 (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Adam Coad
Position: Assistant Manager Medical Orderlies and Security
Phone number: 03 6166 7026
Email address: [email protected]

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Closing date for applications 22 June 2025, 11:55pm.