Assistant in Nursing

Mercy Hospitals NSW Ltd; Albury City; Presencial; AUD 41.000 - 58.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Health is seeking a Part-time, fixed-term AIN for the Transitional Aged Care Program in Albury. The role offers 72 hours per fortnight with day shifts and some weekend work. Training is provided and nursing students are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have Certificate 3 in Individual Support (or working towards it), be a nursing student with relevant experience, hold a current Police Check/Working with Children Check, influenza vaccination status, and a valid driver’s license.

Formación

• Certificate 3 in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Nursing student with experience in Aged Care, Home Care or acute/subacute care.
• Organised, reliable and accountable within scope of practice.
• Ability to work confidently without direct supervision.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical support (personal care, domestic assistance and transport).
• Offer social support and health monitoring under supervision of RN.
• Join a multidisciplinary team to assist care recipients in their homes.
• Participate in training and orientation; contribute to professional development.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Driver's license

Educación

Certificate 3 in Individual Support

Nursing student

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Fixed-term part-time Hours: 72 hours per fortnight Salary: up to $36.05 base rate per hour depending on experience Location: Mercy Health Albury Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Allison Cooper, NUM. Email: [e-mail]

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Are you looking for a work opportunity that is rewarding and varied? Are you interested in Aged Care but tired of shift work? Mercy Health's Transitional Aged Care Program is a Community-based 12 week program providing clinical and practical support to care-recipients in their own homes. The AIN is responsible for providing practical support (eg. personal care, domestic assistance and transport) as well as social support and health monitoring under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. You will join an experienced and passionate team of Nursing and Allied Health professionals, all committed to helping care recipients reach their individual goals, and be safe and confident living in their own homes. This is an opportunity for novice AINs and nursing students to gain valuable experience in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.

Permanent part-time fixed term position 72 hours per fortnight Day shifts only, some weekend work (shift penalties apply) Nursing students of all levels encouraged to apply Full training and orientation provided Professional Development opportunities

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Certificate 3 in Individual Support or equivalent (or working towards same)
• Nursing student suitably experienced in Aged Care, Home Care or acute/subacute care
• Organised, reliable and accountable for your work within scope of practice
• Ability to perform confidently without direct supervision
• proficient computer skills
• current unrestricted driver’s license

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.