Assistant In Nursing

Ageing Australia; Albury City; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health's Transitional Aged Care Program is a community-based 12 week program delivering clinical and practical support to care-recipients in their homes. The AIN provides personal care, domestic assistance and transport, plus social support and health checks under a Registered Nurse's supervision.

This is ideal for nursing students and novice AINs seeking multidisciplinary teamwork. Join a passionate team of Nursing and Allied Health professionals, dedicated to helping clients stay safe

Qualifications

• 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
• Current unrestricted driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support (personal care, domestic assistance and transport) in clients’ homes
• Provide social support and health monitoring under supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Join a multidisciplinary team of Nursing and Allied Health professionals
• Gain valuable experience as a novice AIN in a supportive environment

Skills

Coordination Skills

Team Working

Hard Work

Dedication

Allied Health

Social Work

Clinical Works

Public Health

Home Care

Nursing

Well-being and Personal Care

Nursing Home Care

Subacute Care

Education

Certificate 3 in Individual Support

Nursing student experience

Job description

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Skills Required: Coordination Skills Team Working Hard Work and Dedication Allied Health Social Work Clinical Works Public Health Child Care Home Care Medical Surveillance Multidisciplinary Approach Nursing Well-being and Personal Care Nursing Home Care Subacute Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

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.

About the Employer

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., 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.

About the Candidate

• * 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
• * 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?

• * 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.

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