Scope of Practice
Assistants in nursing work within a plan of care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse and within the limits of the Assistant in Nursing position description.
Assistants in Nursing retain responsibility for their own actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all allocated functions.
Assistants in Nursing practice in accordance with NSW Health guidelines, the position description, and local policy and protocol.
Responsibilities
Assist in the delivery of the following direct care activities as allocated by a Registered Nurse:
* Showering, bathing, sponging
* Repositioning, pressure area and skin care
* Hair washing, shaving
* Mouth and denture care
* Eye and ear care
* Assistance with toileting
* Provision, removal and cleaning of bedpans and urinals
* General ward ambulation and support mobilisation as per plan of care
* Reinforce instructions on use of aids for mobility or care as detailed in plan of care, where appropriate
* Assist with positioning, posture maintenance and comfort
* Observe and report patient completion of and performance of tasks in line with care plan
* Set up and assistance with patient meals and fluids for assessed low risk patients
* Application of anti thromboemboletic stockings
* Simple wound dressings
* Last offices/care of the deceased
Assist in the collection of clinical data as allocated by a Registered Nurse:
* Patient weighing and specific measurements
* Specific patient observations
* Nursing admission (not nursing history or assessment)
Observe patients' physical and psychological status and responses during the course of interactions within scope of knowledge, and report changes to the Registered Nurse.
Report all patient observations to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
Document all patient responses to direct care/assistance given, including in progress notes and clinical records in accordance with the plan of care and organisational protocols.
Maintain the appearance and function of equipment such as lifting and mobilising aids, pressure reducing mattresses, and other clinical devices used in nursing interventions.
Change and make up occupied and unoccupied beds.
Promote and maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $45,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Shift work
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
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