Assistant In Nursing

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Mackay Regional

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

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Job summary

The Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to support the Registered Nurse in delivering direct and indirect patient care. The AIN ensures care is provided safely, compassionately and within their education and competence, contributing to safe RMD handling within the CSD.

The Central Sterilising Department (CSD) supports MBH & MHHS hospitals, clinics, and community services, following Australian standards to ensure reusable medical devices are safe for

Qualifications

Assistant in Nursing (AIN) role assisting Registered Nurse (RN) in direct/indirect patient care.
CSD sterilising department supports multiple units and ensures reusable medical devices are safe.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing person-centred nursing care under supervision.
Support safe, compassionate patient care following education and competence.

Job description

The Mackay Hospital And Health Service - Mackay, QLD

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) assists and supports the Registered Nurse (RN) in the provision of direct/indirect person-centred care. The AIN is responsible for providing nursing care in a professional, safe and compassionate manner according to their education and competence. An AIN in the CSD will be required to ensure RMD's are safe for patient care.

The Central Sterilising Department (CSD) IS utilised by multiple units within MBH & MHHS hospitals, community services and clinics. Our CSD sterilising practice is guided by Australia and New Zealand Standard 4187, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Sterilising Research Advisory Council Australia (SRACA). While CSD is not involved in direct patient care, our CSD has a high level of processes and responsibility to ensure Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs) are safe for patient care.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

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