Assistant In Nursing

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunityPermanent Part-time, hours negotiable (several positions available).

Townsville University Hospital (TUH) Central Sterilising Department (CSD) provides decontamination and sterilisation of instruments and trays used within the Operating Theatres, wards/hospital departments, and external clients. CSD also supports other CSDs within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. 

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) works under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) who acts in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's decision-making framework. The AIN assists and provides nursing support to the Registered Nurses (RN) and Enrolled Nurses (EN) and provides care for patients and families.

Skills and experience

• Ability to perform preform and report on procedures as delegated by the RN.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively communicate information verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position.
• Willingness to undertake education as required by the role.

Generous pro rata remuneration package (based on full-time equivalent value) up to $81,455 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $34.88 to $35.90 p.h. (Nurse Grade 1 - Band 2)
• 17.5% recreational leave loading 
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

• Mandatory: Successful completion of Certificate III in Sterilisation Services from an approved training organisation based on nationally accredited competencies or equivalent. If qualification has not been completed, the successful applicant/s will have 12 months to complete the course as a condition of their employment. Appointment will be on a temporary part-time basis at Nurse Grade 1, Band 1 classification until successful completion of the qualification has been obtained.
• Shift workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change? Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Interested..?Contact: Alecia Cox on 07 4433 3***.

Apply ONLINE by: Tuesday 9 April 2024