Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Support (Palliative/Oncology)

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

NSW Health's Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to support patient care across diverse clinical settings including Palliative Care, General Medicine, and Medical Oncology. The role reports to the Registered Nurse and contributes to a multidisciplinary team in a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma of Nursing, or has Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, with transcripts provided.

Qualifications

• Evidence of current enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing degree, Diploma of Nursing or completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance; transcripts must be provided.
• Successful completion of 1st year nursing subjects or completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance; transcripts must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Report all patient observations to the Registered Nurse.
• Support the nursing team in delivering nursing care in an acute environment as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Provide direct care activities to patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Team work

Decision making

Education

Bachelor of Nursing enrolment

Diploma of Nursing

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Job description

NSW Health's Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to support patient care across diverse clinical settings including Palliative Care, General Medicine, and Medical Oncology. The role reports to the Registered Nurse and contributes to a multidisciplinary team in a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma of Nursing, or has Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, with transcripts provided.