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October 25, 2024

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Kingswood

OTHER & FULL TIME


Wardsperson - Drug and Alcohol

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $57,564.22 - $57,967.56 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ522740
Application Close: 07/11/2024
With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.


About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families.

An opportunity is now available to join the Inpatient Detoxification team as a Wardsperson. This position is located at Nepean Hospital in a Permanent Full time role.

Our service offers Specialist Drug and Alcohol Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.


This position is responsible for transporting patients and items throughout the hospital and providing assistance to patients within the clinical setting. This role will see you provide services in a courteous and efficient manner with particular attention to customer service. Working within NBMLHD will allow you to meet the needs of staff, patients and their families whilst working in a diverse team demonstrating CORE values whilst providing exceptional person-centered care.

We encourage you to apply now!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
  • Accrued Day Off (ADO)
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport


NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanour and ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow instructions.
  • Be able to meet the physical demands of the position as listed in the physical requirements in the position description.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety issues basic manual handling techniques involved in lifting and transferring patients.
  • Good time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Competent in computer use and relevant software programs eg Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
  • Current drivers’ licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Sheens on Lisa.Sheens@health.nsw.gov.au

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