Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery - Casual Pool

SA Health; City of Mount Gambier; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking an Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery to work closely with Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, providing vital support in delivering high-quality patient care.

You will assist with personal care, support nursing procedures, maintain equipment, and help create a safe, compassionate environment for patients and their families while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers a hands-on learning experience within a busy health service environment in Australia.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program (2nd/3rd year) or approved course by the Registration Authority.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in nursing care within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Undergraduate nursing or midwifery program (2nd/3rd year) or approved course

Job description

As an Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery, 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 (2nd/3rd year) or undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for 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.