Alfred Health is a leading provider of healthcare services to the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne.
The Department supports a wide range of services across two campuses. Our team promotes seamless care from acute settings back to the community, covering emergency, acute ward, geriatric ward, geriatric psychiatric, rehabilitation and community care.
Job Summary
The role of Assistant in Nursing is to provide support to the nursing team in delivering safe and quality patient-centered care. The AIN works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse at all times, within their level of education and assessed competencies, and under clearly defined role parameters.
* Provide delegated care delivery relating to patient activities of daily living, ensuring patients' personal needs and comfort are maintained.
* Assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision, ensuring patient safety is maintained.
* Enhance patient recovery by assisting with patient bed positioning, transfers, ambulation and other care activities as outlined in the AIN-specific duty list within the care environment.
* Within the confines of the AIN role, provide general support to wards/units, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery.
Requirements
* Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute) or willingness to undertake additional units if required.
* Previous experience working in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
* A willingness to contribute to quality patient care.
* Good interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families.
* Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and complete tasks and activities as delegated by the supervising registered nurse within the required timeframe.
* Be aware of limitations in knowledge and seek support from the supervising registered nurse wherever required.
Benefits
* Salary packaging and Novated Leasing.
* Discounted Health Insurance.
* Staff car parking subject to availability.