552246 Assistant In Nursing - Nurse Bank

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

NSW Health's Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to support patient care across diverse clinical settings including Palliative Care, General Medicine, and Medical Oncology. The role reports to the Registered Nurse and contributes to a multidisciplinary team in a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma of Nursing, or has Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, with transcripts provided.

Qualifications

• Evidence of current enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing degree, Diploma of Nursing or completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance; transcripts must be provided.
• Successful completion of 1st year nursing subjects or completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance; transcripts must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Report all patient observations to the Registered Nurse.
• Support the nursing team in delivering nursing care in an acute environment as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Provide direct care activities to patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Team work

Decision making

Education

Bachelor of Nursing enrolment

Diploma of Nursing

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Job description

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) at Calvary Mater Newcastle provides care, comfort and support to patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, as directed by the Registered Nurse. The Assistant in Nursing is required to work across the Calvary Mater in diverse clinical settings including, Palliative Care, General Medicine and Medical Oncology.

DUTIES:

• Report all patient observations to the appropriate Registered Nurse
• Support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Provide direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

ABOUT YOU:

• Evidence of current enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing degree, Diploma of Nursing or completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care HTL32507/ 33115) Transcripts must be provided
• Successful completion of all 1st Year Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma of Nursing subjects and successful completion of acute care placement (Minimum 2 weeks in Hospital Setting); or satisfactory completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care HTL32507/ 33115) Transcripts must be provided
• Demonstrated and effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and decisively in a challenging and fast paced environment.

For further information please contact Helen Hambrey, Patient Access and Flow Manager on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Ourhealth services and clinicsincluding Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader inresearchin oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work inpartnershipwith our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our people benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• On-site parking
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging optionsplus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees Gender neutral parental leave

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role (this is a Category A role)