Volunteer at Northern Beaches Hospital

Make a real difference for your community!

Northern Beaches Hospital provides a unique opportunity for passionate and dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference in their community. 

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to join our hospital team. 

We are looking for people of all ages and backgrounds, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), Indigenous Australians and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

We will also consider students over 16 years of age who are pursuing careers in healthcare. Students undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Medals may also wish to apply. 

 

Concierge & Wayfinding

• Meet and greet the public and help visitors find their way by providing information & directions

• Participating in patient transfer activities

• Help patients use computer systems

• Participate in community open days, events & campaigns

Ward Helper

• Support patients in various wards

• Escorting patients

• Companionship/reading/serving refreshments

• Support staff with non-clinical tasks

• Assisting with patient feedback

 Bookings & Admission Chaperon

• Meet and greet the public and help patients to surgery

 Emergency Department Support

• Meet and greet the public

• Help patients and families navigate the ED triage system

• Support patients and staff

 Day of Surgery & Recovery Support

• Assist patients prior to and after surgery

• Escorting patients

• Support staff with non-clinical tasks

Mental Health Support*

• Support patients in mental health aged ward

• Companionship/reading/serving refreshments

• Craft, singing and other activities

Grandparent Program *

• Support patients and parents in children’s ward

• Companionship/reading/serving refreshments

• Supervise child when parents need a break

Wardsperson Support *

• Support wards teams to chaperone patients

• Run errands across the hospital

 Student Volunteer Program

• Support patients and staff in non-clinical duties across the hospital (on rotation or placed according to career interest)

 

Special skills volunteers - Do you have a special skill? We are always looking for help in areas like events and admin.

We are also looking for volunteers who can offer their skills to our patients:

• Arts and Crafts
• Hand massage
• Musical talent – singing or playing an instrument
• Sewing skills
• Events
• Admin

Consumer Consultants
Our Consumer Consultants help Northern Beaches Hospital be responsive to patient, carer and consumer input and needs. As an advisor to the hospital, you will make a real difference to future service provision at NBH. Your role might include sitting on committees, advising on consumer publications or helping to develop future programs.

Consumer Consultants should have experience of hospital services as a consumer or carer or have a chronic condition requiring frequent admissions. You should also have a commitment to providing a consumer perspective.

Training

Training will be provided particularly for those working with older patients, those with dementia and mental health issues.

About you:

Successful applicants would be bubbly, enthusiastic people who can make a difference with our patients. 

You should:

·        Be a great communicator who enjoys helping people

·        Have the ability to work both independently and within a team

·        Have a genuine caring and empathetic outlook for patients and visitors

Benefits

All volunteers receive uniforms, free parking and a cafe voucher for each shift they attend. 

Requirements

You will need to have a working with children check (free) and police check ($15 via Centre for Volunteering – we will reimburse you). 

We also need your vaccination certificate particularly for COVID-19 and influenza.

Apply

Download application form here

 

Contact

For further enquiries: Pauline.sorbello@healthscope.com.au or 91055760