Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650 – Casual. Closing on: Jan .
Position Description
Assistant in Nursing
Calvary Riverina Hospital - Wagga Wagga
Casual
* Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
* Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
About The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant in nursing who has completed their first year of a Bachelor of Nursing.
Your main duties will include:
* Using a patient‑centred approach to patient assessment in conjunction with the Registered Nurse
* Performing vital signs, collecting height and patient weights, performing urinalysis and blood glucose levels
* Giving direct patient care to patients by attending to activities of daily living such as showering, mouth care, shaving, and toileting needs
* Providing assistance to patients with feeding, positioning, mobilisation and pressure area care
About You
* Successfully completed the first year of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree at a recognised tertiary institution with evidence of a pass grade in all clinical components and currently enrolled in the second year of a Bachelor of Nursing degree; or Certificate III in Health Services Assistant
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of customer service culture in health care
* Willingness to embrace the hospital's core values, mission and vision and to incorporate into practice
For further information please contact Brooke Wichman, Nurse Unit Manager, at
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
* Paid parental leave
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities
* Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart: Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
* As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre‑employment checks which may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
* You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
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