Assistant In Nursing

Welcome to St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.Your Role at St John of God Mt Lawley HospitalThe 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 midwiferyThe PositionPlans, 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.You will be actively enrolled in, and successfully completed at least 12 months of an NMBA approved Bachelor of Nursing &/or Midwifery or Diploma of Nursing, or completed of the nationally recognised qualification Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistance. To succeed you will have an ability to demonstrate competence and perform the skills contained within the statement of duties, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, effectively work with a team and a willingness to accept feedback on performance and development from Registered Nurse/Midwife and work towards achieving learning goals.We can offer youHourly Rate: $28.74 - $30.70 per hour plus 11% superannuationMultiple casual positions availableGenerous salary packaging optionsUp to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceFree on-site parkingEmployee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Innovative Professional Development opportunitiesAll applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements For enquiries contact Tanya Bevedra, Nurse Manager on (08) 9370 9222Applications close Thursday 11th April 2024