Assistant in Nursing (523682)

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Carer accreditation

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Department of Health, Tasmania is recruiting casual Assistants in Nursing to support Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospitals. The role provides safe, compassionate care under RN supervision and requires teamwork in an acute hospital setting.

Casual, fixed-term position for approximately 12 months with hours negotiated. Salary 66,935–73,138 AUD per year pro rata, with 12% superannuation; benefits include salary packaging and various leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in patient/client care, with ability to assist patients/clients meet personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Ability to work as an effective team member in an acute care team environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safe manual handling and infection control procedures.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and compassionate nursing care as delegated by the RN under supervision, in line with the nursing care plan and guidelines.
• Assist in prioritising care, collect patient/client information, and report changes to supervising nurse.
• Identify and report risks, unsafe practices and incidents, and participate in quality improvement and safety practices.
• Maintain nursing skills and collaborate with the healthcare team to support patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Manual handling & infection control

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Certificate III Health Services Assistance (Acute Care)

Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation)

Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (1st year completed)

Diploma of Nursing (with first clinical)

Job description

The Team

The Casual Pool covers the staffing requirements within the Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospitals. The assistant in nursing role is essential to the wards running smoothly. Working in a coordinated role with the Nurses on the ward to ensure patients are safe and supported during their stay.

The Role

• Deliver safe and compassionate nursing care as delegated by the RN and under the supervision of an RN or EN, in accordance with the nursing care plan and AIN Workplace Guidelines.
• Support the collection of patient/client information, assist in prioritising care, and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Identify and report risks, unsafe practices and incidents, and actively participate in quality improvement, Work Health and Safety, and safeguarding practices.
• Maintain Professional Knowledge and Teamwork: Maintain nursing skills and competencies through ongoing education, collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, and support patients, clients and families in accordance with the nursing care plan.

You will need

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in patient/client care, with an ability to assist patients/clients to meet their personal care needs and perform activities of daily living as required.
• Ability to work as an effective team member in an acute care team environment.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to adhere to safe manual handling and infection control procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$66,935 to $73,138 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Eligibility

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care); or
• Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation); or
• Is currently an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first-year clinical practice placement; or
• A current Diploma of Nursing student who has completed their first clinical practice placement
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current First Aid Certificate

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

• Generic Assistant in Nursing G1.docx

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

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