About the role
Mater Private Hospital Mackay has an exciting opportunity for Assistants in Nursing to join the team in a Casual role.
You will work as part of an established proactive team supporting Registered and Enrolled Nurses in the provision of safe, quality patient care. You will gain extensive experience with the opportunity for career progression.
The Mater Private Hospital Mackay has been providing excellence in clinical and pastoral care to the people of Mackay and its surrounds since 1927. Our hospital is a modern 105-bed facility featuring five operating theatres and a wide range of specialist clinical services.
Salary Range: $32.55 - $35.99 (AIN) per hour plus casual loading plus superannuation and access to generous salary packaging of up to $15900 per annum.
What you'll be doing
Assistant in Nursing assists and supports the clinical teams in providing safe and quality patient-centered care under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
1. Assist in the provision of care and support of patients within the scope of Assistant in Nursing practice, professional expertise and recognised competencies;
2. Adhere to care plans to contribute to the optimal care outcomes in collaboration with members of the clinical team(s);
3. Ensure episode of care documentation is in accordance with applicable Mater frameworks, policies, procedures, work instructions, forms and guidelines
4. Contribute to the holistic care of patients by contributing to the employee’s overall comfort and wellbeing with regard to the values, customs and spiritual beliefs of patients and their family/carer’s;
5. Accept and adhere to all policies and procedures of Mater and your employment location;
6. Undertake other duties/responsibilities as directed by your direct Reporting Authority or other designated authority(s).
About you
To be successful in an Assistant in Nursing role, you will have the following:
7. Minimum Certificate III qualification in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance or a second year Bachelor of Nursing student with first clinical placement completed
8. Digital and computer proficiency, extending to Microsoft 365 applications
9. Ability to collaborate effectively with other health professionals at all levels, patients and relatives
10. Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills
Desirable:
11. Prior comparable experience as an Assistant in Nursing or Personal Care Attendant/Assistant
12. Working towards the attainment of a Registered Nurse, Midwife or Enrolled Nurse qualification and in the second or final year of studies
Why join us?
is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
13. Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
14. Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
15. Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
16. Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
17. Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
18. Access to on-site, discounted parking
19. Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
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