Roebourne WA location

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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position
The role of Patient Transport Officer is to promote access to health services through the safe transport of clients to and from medical appointments to our clinics, including specialists’ appointments in and around the West Pilbara region, to the airport when accessing medical facilities outside of the West Pilbara region and delivering medications and appointment/reminder cards as directed by management.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).

The Requirements

Drive safely and with due care at all times

It is mandatory to have a Patient Transport Driver permit. You must be willing and able to obtain this and for it to be renewed every year. This is in accordance with Western Australian driving regulations

Ensure clients are safe and that all safety equipment is engaged (including child seats)

Assist clients on and off transport

Respond to an emergency medical situation appropriately

Ensure that the policies in respect to the transport of clients are consistently applied

Ensure that clients are treated respectfully at all times

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to enter transport duties into our patient management system.

Good interpersonal communications skills.

Ability to manage a crisis situation, for example a vehicle breakdown in the middle of delivering services for clients.

Maintain fuel and mileage logs

Ensure timely delivery of medications and appointment/reminder cards to the relevant clients in accordance with policies and procedures

Other Requirements

Current Western Australian drivers license (no restrictions)

COVID-19 vaccinated

Consent to undergo a WA Working With Children Check and a National Police Clearance

Current CPR certificate

Able to pass regular and random drug and alcohol testing

Must hold a Passenger Transport Driver Authorisation (PTD) or consent to undergo the medical and subsequent application with the Department of Transport. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of this authorisation.

Desirable Criteria

Patient Transport Experience

Remuneration Benefits include:

Salary of $83,000 - 86,000 p/a

12% Superannuation

Housing and District allowances (subject to eligibility)

Full-Time Position

Generous Salary Sacrifice options available

Applications

For queries or to submit your resume please contact [email protected]
Please address the Skills and Experience mentioned above, in your Resume/Cover Letter.

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).