Assistant in Nursing (svha)

Job Description

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!
 

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

We have part-time Assistant in Nursing positions available in the clinical environment. In this program you will be allocated to a clinical department where you will report directly to the Nurse Unit Manager and integrate into the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

The Assistant in Nursing provides support to the Nursing staff in the delivery of basic care in busy medical, surgical and the orthopaedic departments. This experience could assist you in securing a New Graduate Position in the future.

To be considered, applicants will need to possess the following;

·         Enrolled in and undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing at 2nd year level, must have completed an acute care placement

·         Enrolled in and undertaking a Diploma of Nursing and in at least 2nd stage

·         Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistance

·         Well-developed interpersonal skills and experience working within a team environment

·         Proven ability to take direction whilst remaining within scope of practice

·         Providing high quality patient centred care

·         Assisting patients with activities of daily living

·         Completing basic fundamental clinical skills, to assist the RN/EN workforce

·         Ensuring the safety of patients

·         Excellent organisation and time management skills

·         Effective written and verbal communication skills

·         Flexible and available to work on a 24/7 rotating roster

·         Proven team work/time management skills

·         Previous experience working in an acute healthcare area (desired)

WHY WORK FOR MATER:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

·         Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD

·         Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)

·         Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

·         Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

·         A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave

·         Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

·         Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program

ABOUT MATER HOSPITAL

The Mater Hospital is regarded as one of Sydney’s premier private hospitals, located in North Sydney, with expertise in a range of areas including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Cancer care. Our goal is always to provide excellence in surgery, patient care and rehabilitation.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

Mater Hospital has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.


HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact

Belinda Macnamara

Learning and Development Coordinator

belinda.macnamara@svha.org.au

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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