Casual Assistant in Nursing - Acute Care Team & Development

Tasmania Government; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 73,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Tasmanian Department of Health is seeking a casual Assistant in Nursing for Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospitals. Fixed-term casual roles commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months, with hours negotiated.

Salary range is $66,935 to $73,138 per annum (Pro rata) with 12% superannuation. Deliver safe nursing care as delegated by the RN/EN, assist with care planning, and report changes in patient condition.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) required.
• Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed first-year clinical practice.
• Diploma of Nursing student who has completed first clinical practice.
• Current Working with Children Registration where applicable.
• Desirable: First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe nursing care as delegated by the RN or EN and in line with the nursing care plan.
• Assist in prioritising patient care and report changes to the supervising nurse.
• Identify and report risks and incidents; participate in quality improvement and safety practices.
• Maintain nursing skills and teamwork with the healthcare team and support patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Certificate III Health Services Assistant (Acute Care)

Bachelor of Nursing (undergraduate)

Diploma of Nursing (completed placement)

Job description

The Tasmanian Department of Health is seeking a casual Assistant in Nursing for Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospitals. Fixed-term casual roles commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months, with hours negotiated.

Salary range is $66,935 to $73,138 per annum (Pro rata) with 12% superannuation. Deliver safe nursing care as delegated by the RN/EN, assist with care planning, and report changes in patient condition.