About the Role
Mater Private Bundaberg has exciting opportunities for Assistant in Nursing to join the team within the Perioperative Team on a permanent full-time basis. This role is working across the Perioperative Unit, including Operating Theatres, CSSD, Day Surgery and Preadmission.
The successful candidate will assist and support the clinical teams in the provision of safe and quality patient-centred care under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the provision of care and support of patients within the scope of Assistant in Nursing practice, professional expertise and recognised competencies;
* Gather information about patient care needs through observation and notification to senior clinical staff of identified changes in the health and functional status of patients in a timely manner;
* Undertake observations and assessments;
* Follow the direction and delegation of the appropriate senior clinical staff member;
* Assist with the patient's personal hygiene, appearance and dietary consumption needs;
* Maintain a safe, sanitary and secure environment for patients;
* Adhere to care plans to contribute to the optimal care outcomes in collaboration with members of the clinical team(s);
* Ensure episode of care documentation is in accordance with applicable Mater frameworks, policies, procedures, work instructions, forms and guidelines;
* Organise workload to prioritise critical care processes in consultation with the appropriate senior clinical staff member;
* Contribute to the holistic care of patients by contributing to the employee's overall comfort and wellbeing with regard to the values, customs and spiritual beliefs of patients and their family/carer's;
* Coach, mentor and support colleagues where appropriate with regard to own level of expertise.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
* A minimum Certificate III qualification in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance or studying towards equivalent or higher qualification;
* Prior comparable experience as an Assistant in Nursing or Personal Care Attendant/Assistant (desired);
* Digital and computer proficiency, extending to Microsoft 365 applications.
Why Join Us?
Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people.
Benefits:
* Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay;
* Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging;
* Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education;
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams;
* Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other;
* Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.