Wardsperson

Wardsperson - Kogarah Hospital 

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest healthcare providers
• Get ahead with salary Packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Permanent, part time 32 hours per fortnight

 About the role:

The Wardperson is responsible, under the direction of the nursing staff for promoting, improving and extending an optimum standard of patient care on the Palliative Care Unit.

Role responsibilities can include, but not limited to:

• Maintain appropriate stock levels, including ordering and unpacking supplies, and report unavailable items to the NUM.
• Assist with patient showering and personal hygiene as required.
• Assist with repositioning and transferring patients using appropriate equipment.
• Transport patients between rooms or wards, including transfers to the mortuary, and complete required documentation.
• Ensure wheelchairs, trolleys, beds and other equipment are clean, safe, and correctly stored.
• Check and restock gas cylinders in designated areas.
• Clean pressure-relieving cushions and ELP equipment as directed by the palliative care Occupational Therapist.
• Communicate effectively with the NUM and relevant team members.

Selection criteria:

• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a team member
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated awareness of work health and safety principles
• Demonstrated awareness of infection prevention principles
• Demonstrated initiative, self-reliance and flexibility
• Intermediate level of computer literacy with basic knowledge of oracle or similar applications

Application closing date: 27/08/2026

Application process: Please apply online by the application closing date. As part of your application, you are required to address the selection criteria. 

For further information please contact Ekram, Acting Services Manager via ekram.chowdhury@health.nsw.gov.au 

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella