Assistant in Nursing - Casual Pool

SA Health; Cummins; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Cummins, South Australia, is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to collaborate closely with Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to deliver high-quality patient care. You will assist with personal care and routine nursing tasks, support nursing procedures and equipment maintenance, and help create a safe, compassionate environment for patients and their families.

The role emphasizes teamwork within a multidisciplinary clinical setting and requires clear communication.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program or be employed on the basis that you will be undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled Nurses or hold Certificate III or IV in Basic Health Care, Aged Care, Health Services Assistance, Home and Community Care, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in nursing care within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient personal care and routine nursing tasks.
• Support nursing procedures and maintain equipment.
• You’ll help create a safe and caring environment, offering compassionate support to patients and their families.

Job description

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will work closely with Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, providing vital support in delivering high-quality care to patients.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with patient personal care and routine nursing tasks.
• Support nursing procedures and maintain equipment.
• You’ll help create a safe and caring environment, offering compassionate support to patients and their families.

What you need

• Enrolled in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program or be employed on the basis that you will be undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled Nurses or hold Certificate III or IV in Basic Health Care, Aged Care, Health Services Assistance, Home and Community Care, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in nursing care within a healthcare setting.