Casual Nursing Assistant — Compassionate Acute Care Support

NSW Health; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

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Job summary

Maitland Hospital, part of NSW Health, is seeking a Casual Assistant in Nursing to support the Medical and Surgical Acute Care team. You will work under the direction of Registered Nurses to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to patients with medical and surgical needs.

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team, contributing to a busy acute care environment while supporting patients’ dignity, comfort and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Casual Assistant in Nursing role available at Maitland Hospital.
• Experience in healthcare settings, ideally medical/surgical acute care.
• Ability to provide patient-centred care under supervision and under RN delegation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Support activities of daily living (hygiene, mobility, nutrition, comfort) per patient needs.
• Observe patients and promptly report changes to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients.
• Communicate respectfully with patients and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Assistant in Nursing

Healthcare setting experience

Medical/surgical acute care exposure

Job description

Maitland Hospital, part of NSW Health, is seeking a Casual Assistant in Nursing to support the Medical and Surgical Acute Care team. You will work under the direction of Registered Nurses to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to patients with medical and surgical needs.

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team, contributing to a busy acute care environment while supporting patients’ dignity, comfort and wellbeing.