Theatre Assistant – Theatre

Wollongong Private Hospital, Wollongong

• Permanent full time, part time and casual positions: Multiple roles
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

About the Role

As a Theatre Assistant, you will play a vital support role within surgical teams.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the Surgical Team – Assist surgeons, anaesthetists, and nurses with preparing the operating rooms.
• Maintaining Sterility – Ensure that the theatre environment, equipment, and instruments remain sterile to reduce infection risks.
• Cleaning and Disinfecting – Clean the theatre after surgeries and preparing it for the next procedure. Handling of clinical waste.
• Inventory Management – Monitoring and restocking supplies.
• Assisting with Patient Positioning and Transfer – Safely transporting and positioning patients on the operating table, ensuring comfort and preventing injuries.

About You

You will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop a working knowledge of hospital procedures. You will be a motivated, positive individual and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.

You will also bring:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effective within a team environment and independently as required
• Excellent patient and customer service focus
• Be available for a range of shifts across a 7-day rotating roster.
• Prior experience in a similar role (Desirable)

Remuneration: Attractive salary on offer + superannuation + experience 

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

About Us

Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator, Wollongong Private Hospital is set in the heart of Wollongong's Medical Precinct. The 151 bed private hospital features state of the art equipment, facilities and patient services setting a benchmark for healthcare facilities in the Illawarra.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Elizabeth Pecev, Nurse Unit Manager via PecevE@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 22 November 2024