SA Health Job Pack
Job Title
Theatre Orderly - Casual Pool
Job Number
574109
Applications Closing Date
28/2/17
Region / Division
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Health Service
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Location
Woodville
Classification
WHA-4
Job Status
Casual
Salary
$929.80/$940.40 per week
Criminal History Assessment
Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have undergone an appropriate criminal and
relevant history screening assessment/ criminal history check. Depending on the role, this may be a
Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Criminal History Check and/or a South
Australian Police (SAPOL) National Police Check (NPC). The following checks will be required for this
role:
Child Related Employment Screening - DCSI
Vulnerable Person-Related Employment Screening - NPC
Aged Care Sector Employment Screening - NPC
General Employment Probity Check - NPC
Further information is available on the SA Health careers website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers - see
Career Information, or by referring to the nominated contact person below.
Contact Details
Full name
Caroline Saniotis
Phone number
8222 6636
Email address
[email protected]
Public – I1 – A1
Guide to submitting an application
Thank you for considering applying for a position within SA Health. Recruitment and Selection processes across SA Health
are based on best practice and a commitment to a selection based on merit. This means treating all applications in a fair
and equitable manner that aims to choose the best person for the position.
A well presented, easy to read application will allow the panel to assess the information they need from your application. To
give yourself the best opportunity to reach interview, the application should clearly and concisely demonstrate to the
selection panel that you are suitably equipped to perform the role, and that you possess all of the stated minimum essential
skills, abilities, knowledge, experience and educational qualifications (where required).
The online application form to apply for this position will ask for employment history, education, qualifications and referees
however to understand the position and requirements we suggest you become familiar with the attached Job and Person
Specification.
We request that you attach the following to your application  A covering letter of up to 2 pages introducing yourself to the selection panel and describing your skills, abilities,
knowledge, qualifications and experience in relation to the position;
 A current Curriculum vitae/Resume that includes your personal details, relevant employment history, education,
training courses, qualifications and professional memberships.
* Refer to http://www.sahealthcareers.com.au/information/ for further information regarding
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The Indicative Total Remuneration which is inclusive of Award salary, superannuation and other monetary benefits.
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Information for Applicants
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Criminal History Assessment requirements
CENTRAL ADELAIDE LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Job and Person Specification
DIRECTORATE:
Surgery
DEPARTMENT:
Operating Theatres
TITLE OF POSITION:
Theatre Orderly (Health Ancillary Employee, Level 4)
POSITION NUMBER:
NW0645
CLASSIFICATION:
WHA-4
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
Permanent 
PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT: From
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Job and Person Specification Approval
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JOB SPECIFICATION
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Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's goals (its
expected outcome and how it is achieved).
The Theatre Orderly assists Medical and Nursing Staff by performing a full range of duties both
inside and outside of the Operating Theatre. Tasks performed require skill, specialisation and/or
extensive training and are performed under limited direction.
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Reporting/Working Relationships (to whom the person reports, staff for whom the
person is responsible, and other significant connections and working relationships
within the organisation).
Responsible to the Clinical Service Coordinator, Operating Theatres / Day Surgery Unit through the
Charge Theatre Orderly.
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Special Conditions (Such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent
overtime etc.)
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Although initially based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the incumbent may be required to work
in any site of SA Health.
Must be prepared to attend relevant meetings and staff development/education activities as
required.
You may be required to undergo a criminal history check.
A formal performance appraisal will be conducted annually.
Some out of hours work may be required.
May be rostered over 24 hours per day and over 7 days per week.
Must participate in the on call roster
May be required to assist in operating theatres where terminations of pregnancies are performed.
When there is no Orderly specifically rostered to work outside of the Theatre, remaining
Orderlies will be required to undertake all duties listed in this specification.
Statement of Key Responsibilities/Duties (group into major areas of responsibility/
activity and list in descending order of importance)
As a senior member of staff, the following duties will be undertaken:
• May be required to set up, program and operate machinery, equipment or recording systems
which could include computerised systems
• Undertake staff appraisals on an annual basis with junior staff
• Assist in the implementation or review local policies and procedures
• Provide assistance and guidance to junior staff
• Assist in the provision of on the job training
• Assist with emergency restraints or threats within the Health Unit
When allocated to undertake duties inside the Theatre, the following duties will be undertaken:
• Maintenance, cleaning, safety checking and preparation of Theatre equipment including but not
limited to positioning equipment, tourniquets, electro-surgery equipment, monitors, cameras,
microscopes, plaster trolleys, insufflators, extra trolleys and hand tables etc. required for scheduled
procedure in consultation with Operating Theatre team.
• Preparation and adjustment to operating table and associated attachments
• Position patient in consultation with Operating Theatre team after anaesthetic induction.
• Apply patient diathermy plate in consultation with Operating Theatre team and verbally confirm the
site of the plate.
• Connect diathermy leads and verbally confirm power settings with Registered Nurse and Surgeon.
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Assist nursing team to prepare and maintain suction.
Position equipment appropriately and connect as directed by the Operating Theatre team.
Collect blood as necessary Contact pathology, then take urgent specimens to entrance, and give to
pathology collector.
transporting and transferring patients, preparing beds to receive post-operative patients, change
linen as necessary
Assist surgical team as required.
At end of procedure bring patient bed into theatre and assist Operating Theatre team with the
transfer.
Transport patient to recovery ward ensuring oxygen cylinder is available.
Assist with change over procedure including mopping of floor, removing of rubbish and linen.
Carry out maintenance and cleaning programs including:
 Walls, windows, vents and lights; electro-surgical units and accessories; operating tables and
accessories; medical air hosing; tourniquet cuffs and bladders; clippers, shavers and
stimulators; suction equipment and filters.
Participate in internal and external training programs as directed.
Other associated duties as required and directed in accordance with relevant Award.
When allocated to undertake duties outside of the Theatre, the following duties will be undertaken:
• Collect authorised patients from wards.
• Remove rubbish bags and linen bags from change rooms, workrooms, peripheral corridors, etc.
• Deliver and collect items from various Hospital Departments including Materials, Biomedical
Engineering Services, Pharmacy etc.
• Participate in internal and external training programs as directed.
• Other associated duties as required and directed.
Ensure that continuous quality improvement programs and activities are in place and are linked to
the organisation’s strategic and corporate directions and targets by:
• Assisting with the developing and establishing of key performance indicators for all critical
activities relevant to area of responsibility in accordance with the quality evaluation program.
• Establish and maintain recording systems to accurately reflect the activity of the various aspects
of the department, which will enable evaluation of performance leading to improvement and
achievement of best practice standards.
• Assisting in the identification, establishment and review of corporate and departmental
performance standards and outcomes.
Contribute to the promotion and implementation of the General Public Sector Management Aims,
personnel management standards and employee conduct standards and in particular Equal
Opportunity and Occupational Health Safety and Welfare by adhering to the provisions of relevant
legislative requirements such as:
• Delegations of Authority
• Disability Discrimination Act
• Privacy Act 1988
• Freedom of Information Act
• SA Information Privacy Principles
• Code of Ethics for Public Sector Employees and Code of Conduct
• Code of Fair Information Practice
• Work Health & Safety Act
• Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
• AS/NZS 4360:2004 Risk Management Standard
• Equal Opportunity Act
• SA Health Care Act
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Ensure a safe working environment at all times by:
• Maintaining effective work practices.
• Adopting procedures and practices which comply with the OHS&W Act.
• Making proper use of all safeguards, safety devices and personal protective equipment (as
required in undertaking the duties of the position).
• Taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of self and others.
• Attending mandatory safety training programs.
Contribute to the well being of people in South Australia through participation in Counter Disaster
activities, including attendance as required at training programs and exercises to develop the
necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and / or major
disaster.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (those characteristics considered absolutely
necessary)
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Education/Vocational Qualifications etc.
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Must have completed an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III program
relevant to this position or the Mayfield Theatre Attendant course.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills (related to the job description and expressed in a
way which allows objective assessment)
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Able to communicate effectively with people.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
Physically fit.
Self motivated.
Punctual and reliable in attendance.
Neat in dress and appearance.
Experience (including community experience)
• Previous experience in a hospital environment.
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Knowledge
• Knowledge of practices and procedures within a Hospital Operating Theatre environment.
Knowledge of relevant legislation & Principles documents such as:
Work Health & Safety Act
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Equal Opportunity Act
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Copyright Act
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Disability Discrimination Act
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SA Health Care Act
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Privacy Act 1988
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Freedom of Information Act 1982
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SA Information Privacy Principles
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Code of Ethics for Public Sector Employees and the Australian Nurses Code of Ethics and
Code of Conduct
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Code of Fair Information Practice
• Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector
• Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
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DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS (to distinguish between applicants who have met all
essential requirements)
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Education/ Vocational Qualifications (Considered to be useful in carrying out the
responsibilities of the position)
2. Personal Abilities / Aptitudes / Skills
3. Experience
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Knowledge
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Other details