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5,613 Hospital jobs in Australia

Whether you want to become a doctor, a surgeon, or you'd prefer a medical job that doesn't involve getting up close and personal to patients in need of treatment, hospitals offer a wide variety of roles suited to all different types of healthcare students.
One of the main benefits of working in a hospital environment is that you will feel like you're making a difference. Working in a hospital is rewarding and gives you a sense of pride. It is also a great setting to impact a large number of people. Job security is another plus as due to patient volume, hospitals generally always need workers, even during a recession. It's also likely that you will have access to some kind of healthcare benefits and depending on your position you can often expect to earn more than people working in comparable roles in the corporate world. Despite the benefits, it's important to be realistic about the challenging side of working in a hospital. The reality is that you will be working alongside a lot of unwell patients and you will need to develop coping skills.
Another reality of working at a hospital is shift work. Hospitals are operational 24/7 so it's likely that you will be required to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and public holidays. You will also interact with a wide cross section of the population and it's important to have good communication skills and the ability to remain calm and patient.

Responsibilities & Skills

Your specific responsibilities will depend on the nature of your role but in general you can expect to be required to be well organised and have great teamwork and communication skills. All hospital staff will be faced with situations and tasks that call for effective problem solving skills. Many roles require a good understanding of healthcare regulations and policies and ensuring that the correct actions are taken in specific circumstances.

Problem solving skills

Detail orientated

Good interpersonal skills

Compassion and empathy

Patience and the ability to remain calm