Central Coast Local Health District is now recruiting people for a range of roles - from doctors and nurses to porters and cleaners - to significantly bolster its workforce in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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A range of casual positions is being advertised for nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and pharmacists.
In addition, CCLHD is seeking patient support and environmental services staff (porters and cleaners); switchboard operators, administrative staff, as well as people with logistics and warehouse experience.
District chief executive Dr Andrew Montague said the recruitment campaign was being launched this week as CCLHD upscales its preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Jobs are being advertised calling for people with the capacity to work on a casual basis and there may also be the opportunity for short-term, temporary contracts," Dr Montague said.
"This boost to our workforce will ease pressure on the existing workforce and enhance our capacity - ensuring we can continue to deliver high-quality care for the local community."
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Positions will be filled in response to demand over the coming weeks and months.
"We are pleased to be able to offer work opportunities to people on the Central Coast and we would like to thank the community in advance for their support at this crucial time," Dr Montague said.
For more information on positions available, the full requirements and how to apply, visit jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs/cclhd-district-surge-casual-pool-%E2%80%93-various-positions-available-69124.
(Or search for REQ160296 at jobs.health.nsw.gov.au)
The state government has announced a $2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus package to help tackle the COVID-19 outbreak.
NSW Health will receive $700 million extra funding as part of the package to assist in doubling ICU capacity, preparing for additional COVID-19 testing, purchasing additional ventilators and medical equipment, establishing acute respiratory clinics and bringing forward elective surgeries to private hospitals.
For advice and information on COVID-19 visit preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
For details on our local testing clinics visit bit.ly/3bmsUTY
