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Job reference: 842153
Location: 5304 - PINNAROO
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Pinnaroo Hospital
- Salary: $1,106.10 - $1,117.80 per week (pro rata) - Permanent Part Time (hours to be negotiated) - WHA4
We have a great opportunity for dedicated Direct Care Workers to join our friendly and efficient team at Pinnaroo Soldiers Memorial Hospital to assist in providing direct person centred nursing care and supervision to the residents of our facility.
Pinnaroo Soldiers Memorial Hospital is a multipurpose facility, operating with a small 3 bed emergency department, 7 acute beds and 21 aged care beds. We provide this care through the support of General Practitioners who based themselves out of both Pinnaroo and Lameroo communities, as well as support from telehealth services based out of the Riverland General Hospital and in emergency situations, we are supported by The Royal Flying Doctors Services, SA Ambulance and MedStar service.
Your duties will include assistance with bathing, showering, personal hygiene, dressing and grooming of residents, along with toileting and continence management. You will help with feeding residents and maintain their mobility/dexterity through transferring and lifting, including the use of mechanical aides. You will also undertake bed making, cleaning of equipment, aids, utensils in work area (including personal possessions), and distribute clean laundry and personal attire. Providing input into resident assessment and recording general observations, you will help to identify diversional therapy needs of individuals and/or groups and complete routine documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures. Enjoying a team approach to holistic, client-centred care, this is a great opportunity to join a friendly, welcoming environment in a supportive rural community. Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
You will have completed the AQF Certificate III relevant to the position and have experience working with aged care clients. Demonstrating the ability to perform under limited direction, you will work well within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Along with a commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality, you will display empathy towards the elderly and be willing to develop a positive rapport with residents and their families.
This is a part time vacancy, hours to be negotiated and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. More than one position available. Accommodation options will be discussed with candidates at interview.
About RMCLHN
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. for more information about working for RMCLHN.
Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally and can take advantage of education and training opportunities to support you in your role.
Applicant Information
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 842153.
Enquiries
Rosie Ryan
Nurse Unit Manager Pinnaroo Hospital
Phone: 8577 9222
Email: rosemary.ryan2@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 9th January 2024 - 11.55PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
