Assistant In Nursing

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Assistant In NursingSalary:AIN Under 17 Years - Year 3 $879.15 - $1,254.69 per week pro rataLocation:East PerthUnit/Division:Next Step - Inpatient Withdrawal UnitWork Type:Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full TimePosition No:00013926 & 00014148Closing Date:2024-07-22 4:00 PMAttachments:-
-VCID 903467This is a Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time appointment, at minimum 0.4 FTE (Full Time Equivalent).About the RoleWe are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of the Assistant in Nursing.The position assists with the provision of delegated nursing tasks to patients and clinical support services within a nursing team and within demonstrated competencies under the direction of a Registered Nurse.In undertaking the role of this position, the occupant will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focussing on the needs of the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for better health outcomes.Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, Next Step, Mental Health Commission employees may access a range of benefits including:

• A comprehensive induction and orientation program
• A specialised professional development program
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Access to study leave/assistance
• Advanced specialist development skills and training – specialisation
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Opportunities for career advancement
• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to:

Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).About usNext Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services provided by Next Step include:

• The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
• Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations
• An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
• Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service
• Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service

Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.Next Step Services will be transitioned into the Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG) Hospital Logistics and Acute Access Division (HoLAA) within the East Metropolitan Health Service.Refer to link below:About you

• Applicants must possess permanent residency visa or Australian Citizenship
• Applicants must possess a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, with specification “acute care” or evidence of equivalent qualification
• Applicant must have relevant working experience in acute or mental health area
• Applicants must be fully flexible to work any shifts and all shift types (day shift, afternoon shift and night shift) as rostered to meet operational need of 24/7 service provision

About your application

• Is required to include evidence of certificate III in Health Services Assistance, with articulation on the transcript (certification) including “This qualification includes the recommended elective skill set in assisting In Nursing work in acute care” or equivalent. (Certificate attached).
• Is required to provide a response to selection criteria 2 and 6 of the position as outlined in the JDF (maximum of 2 pages),
• Is required to include a CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position (maximum of 4 pages).

Applications are assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF.You will also need to show us how your skills and experience match your ability to work in a way that reflects our values:- Respect for individuals and culture- Working together and supporting each other- Involving and engaging others- Ownership, transparency and accountability- Fair and ethical decisions- Improvement focusA current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check is required, that meets suitability criteria for employment with the organisation, prior to commencement of employment.For further information about this position contact Marianne Rentsch on 08 9219 1854.To apply for this vacancy click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.As part of the application process you will need a current email address.Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS Employment Services on 13 44 77 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.The Mental Health Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Mental Health Commission values the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including ethnicity, culture, national origin, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, intersex status and mental and/or physical ability, and people from these diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Further opportunities:This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 12 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment decision.To find out more about the Mental Health Commission and what we have to offer, click here.