Assistant in nursing (grenfell)

Assistant in Nursing - Aged Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $50,336.67 - $55,225.80pa / $25.39 - $27.85ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Location: Grenfell, NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Applications Close: 6 October 2024 - 11:59pm

About the role

At Western NSW LHD you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. As an Assistant in Nursing, you will be integral to us achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities.

You'll have robust communication, empathy, and customer service skills while you assist patients with their daily routines such as showering, toileting, dressing, eating, communication, mobility, medication and exercise. You'll keenly observe those in your care, keep accurate electronic patient records and assist in the planning of daily routines and ongoing care.

Working closely to assist the registered nurse, you'll be able to work independently on tasks delegated, collaborate well within a multidisciplinary team, and manage a varied workload with competing priorities.

We commit to supporting you in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring team setting, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily routines such as showering, toileting, dressing, eating, communication, mobility, medication and exercise.
• Observe patients, keep accurate electronic records, and assist in planning daily routines and ongoing care plans.
• Work independently on delegated tasks while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a varied workload with competing priorities.

How to apply

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.