Compassionate Nursing Assistant (Aged Care) – Casual

NSW Health; Werris Creek; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $11,600

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health in Werris Creek is seeking a casual Assistant in Nursing to provide safe, compassionate care under supervision within our small rural Multi-Purpose Service.

You will work with Registered Nurses to support residents with daily living activities, dignity and wellbeing, while maintaining accurate records and communicating with families and colleagues. Previous aged care experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing required or currently enrolled in nursing degree with coursework completed.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree, having completed first year and the first semester/trimester of second year.
• TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing with foundational units in practice and 80 hours of clinical placement completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, respectful and compassionate care to residents within your scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
• Support residents with daily care needs and promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, carers and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient records to meet legislative requirements.

Education

Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing

Undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (first year completed or beyond)

TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing (foundational units & 80 hours clinical)

Job description

NSW Health in Werris Creek is seeking a casual Assistant in Nursing to provide safe, compassionate care under supervision within our small rural Multi-Purpose Service.

You will work with Registered Nurses to support residents with daily living activities, dignity and wellbeing, while maintaining accurate records and communicating with families and colleagues. Previous aged care experience is highly regarded.