Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

Department of Health, Tasmania; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Join our caring team at the Department of Health, Tasmania, as an Assistant in Nursing in the North West region. This casual, fixed-term position supports patients, working closely with registered nurses to deliver safe, compassionate care in the North West Regional Hospital.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or be an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first-year placement, or a Diploma of Nursing student with first

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care as delegated by the RN under supervision.
• Assist in collecting patient information and prioritising care.
• Identify risks and report safety concerns and participate in quality initiatives.
• Maintain nursing skills through ongoing education and teamwork.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Privacy & confidentiality

Infection control

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care)

Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (first-year clinical practice)

Diploma of Nursing (first clinical placement)

Job description

Join our caring team at the Department of Health, Tasmania, as an Assistant in Nursing in the North West region. This casual, fixed-term position supports patients, working closely with registered nurses to deliver safe, compassionate care in the North West Regional Hospital.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or be an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first-year placement, or a Diploma of Nursing student with first