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The casual pool fills the vacancies of the hospital. The assistant in nursing role is essential to the wards running smoothly. Working in a coordinated role with the Registered Nurses on the ward to ensure patients are safe and supported during their stay.
The Role:
* Deliver nursing care as delegated by the RN, under the supervision of an RN or EN, according to the nursing care plan and within the scope of the Assistant in Nursing – Workplace Guidelines.
* Work with the RN and/or EN in establishing priorities for patient/client care delivery.
* Maintain healthcare knowledge and skills in accordance with the Assistant in Nursing – Workplace Guidelines and competencies required under a Certificate III qualification, through participation in relevant staff education activities.
You will need:
* Demonstrated knowledge and skills in patient/client care, with an ability to assist patients/clients to meet their personal care needs and perform activities of daily living as required.
* Ability to work as an effective team member in an acute care team environment.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and numeracy skills.
* Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to adhere to safe manual handling and infection control procedures.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, shift worker (fully rotational) position working as and when required, commencing from 21 April 2025 until 31 May 2026.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $64,985 to $71,008 per annum, Pro rata. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care); or
* Is currently an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first year clinical practice placement; or
* A current Diploma of Nursing student who has completed their first clinical practice placement.
* Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
* Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Current First Aid Certificate.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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