The primary purpose of the Assistant in Nursing (AIN) position in the Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) will be to assist in the delivery of SCHN’s Respiratory Protection Program by supporting organizational Fit Testing opportunities.
The RPP AIN will:
· Work collaboratively with the SCHN Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 (CNS2) to facilitate Fit Testing requirements for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN)
· Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviours in their performance.
· Adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct
· Provide evidence of completion of annual mandatory training
· Practice within the NSW Health guides, the position description and guidelines for the SCHN and are required to adheres to Policies and Procedures
- Completion of HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant experience as an Assistant in Nursing in an acute care area.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills.
- Must be available to work Monday to Friday.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Amanda Jenkins on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 28/03/2024