Assistant in Nursing

Albury Wodonga Health; City of Wodonga; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

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Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to support the Nursing and Midwifery team in Acute Care and subacute environments under the direction of the Registered Nurse. You will assist with daily living activities and help maintain a safe, clean ward environment.

Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities are available. Applicants must meet vaccination requirements and pre-employment checks, with salary packaging options and opportunities for learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patients' daily living activities (e.g., personal hygiene and mobility)
• Contribute to collecting accurate health information and maintaining health care documentation
• Communicate effectively with patients and health care team members
• Assist nursing and allied health staff with direct patient care
• Support patient movement, handling and transport under supervision
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy physical and psychosocial environment
• Collaborate with the clinical team to identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce clinical risk

Job description

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• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

The Assistant in Nursing will be a valued member of the Nursing and Midwifery team to support the Nursing team in the delivery of nursing in an Acute Care and subacute environment as directed by the Registered Nurse. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

Duties and tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• The role may include a range of tasks such as assisting with patients daily living activities (for example personal hygiene and mobility) help maintain a safe and clean environment in the ward.
• Contribute to collecting accurate healthcare information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required
• Communicate effectively with patients and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol.
• Assist nursing and allied health staff with direct patient care.
• Under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge (NIC) / Team Leader (TL) assist with patient movement, handling and transport.
• Maintain a physical and psychosocial environment that enhances safety, security and optimal health.
• Work in partnership with the clinical team to identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce clinical risk.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities available.

Contact details: For further details and a confidential discussion please contact Fiona Herring via Fiona [e-mail]

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.