Your role at St John of God Ballarat
We are seeking applications for an Assistant in Nursing to join our Nursing team at Ballarat on a casual basis. If you are a Nursing graduate or in your second or third year of study, we would love to hear from you! This position will be rostered Monday to Sunday with am, pm or night shifts. You will have the opportunity to rotate throughout the Hospital providing support to various ward units. The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) supports the nursing/midwifery care team in the delivery of high standard, quality patient care in the acute care environment. The AIN carries out their duties under the supervision, delegation and direction of a Registered Nurse/Midwife as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Decision-making framework for nursing and midwifery.
The Position
* Works within the AIN scope of practice.
* Plans, collaborates and consults with RN/RM to achieve desired health outcomes for patients in a timely and efficient manner.
* All aspects of direct patient care is carried out under direction, guidance, supervision and coordination of a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
* Assists Nursing/ Midwifery caregivers to deliver all aspects of care using a patient-centred approach.
* Observes and reports all changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse/Midwife in a timely and appropriate manner.
* Responds appropriately to patient's needs/call bells in a timely manner.
* Is accountable for performing all duties in accordance with the Statement of Duties list, within a demonstrated competency level.
* Seek advice on dealing with conflict within the workplace and report conflict to Nurse/Midwife immediately.
* Perform safe manual handling of patients under supervision of Registered Nurse/Midwife.
Successful applicants must be actively enrolled and completed at least 12 months of an NMBA approved Bachelor of Nursing and/or Midwifery or Diploma of Nursing or have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistant HLT33115 or equivalent). In addition, the ideal candidate will have ability and confidence to perform the skills contained within the Statement of Duties and have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
* Hourly rate: $36.99 to $38.08 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation
* Casual positions available
* As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
* A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
* Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
For all enquiries contact Cheryl Lane, Clinical Operations Nurse Unit Manager on 0400 953 046. If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
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