Casual Assistant in Nursing - Streaky Bay

SA Health; Streaky Bay; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Streaky Bay, South Australia, is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to work closely with Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver high-quality patient care. You will assist with personal care, support nursing tasks, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program or equivalent qualifications, strong communication, and prior experience in a healthcare setting.

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.
• 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.
• Help create a safe and caring environment, offering compassionate support to patients and their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate nursing or midwifery program

Certificate III in Basic Health Care

Certificate IV in Health Services Assistance

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.