Staff Support & Admin - (ICU) Intensive Care Unit - Lyell McEwin Hospital.

Ward Staff Support:

• Assist ward staff and ward clerk with miscellaneous tasks that may include:
• Preparation of patient composite packs.
• Prepare new arrived stock for restocking.
• IV packs for MET trolley
• MRSA swab packs
• Control and restock pathology stock.
• Restock ward trolleys.
• Refill staff fridge with milk supply.
• Refill snacks and drinks for ICU fundraising.
• Refill paper in photocopier, printers, and fax machines.
• Binding or laminating
• Restock patient pantry.

Patient, Family and Visitor support: -

• Update patient list on arrival and speak to Ward clerk about patient’s visitor restrictions.
• Answer door monitor/intercom and seek nurse permission for visitors prior to entry.
• Escort visitors to patient bedside.
• Restock relative rooms with tissues and brochures.
• Deliver surveys to patients on wards after ICU discharge.
• Assist nurses with palliative care comfort trolley.

Role Requirements Skills

• A genuine empathy and understanding of issues surrounding trauma, ill-health, death and dying (highly desirable)
• An understanding of and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Communication and listening skills.
• An ability to work independently.
• An ability to use initiative and be responsible / flexible and responsive.
• Able to work effectively in an active and a busy workplace.
• A non-judgemental value base.
• An ability to relate to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to travers the unit, sit and stand repeatedly .
• Applicants must be aged 18 years or older