Assistant in Nursing - Gundagai, Australia - Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Description

Employment Type: Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $ $27.85 per hour (+ super + casual loading)
Requisition ID: REQ486811
Applications Close:30 May 2024
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we're ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We've prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Work alongside the best in the business in a supportive and collaborative team
• Genuine training and development opportunities plus a comprehensive online learning library
• Ongoing support, feedback and planning opportunities to build your career of choice
• Flexible working arrangements, choose your own hours
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you'll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don't worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river

There's heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you'll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar)

Want to know more about the community of Gundagai? Visit us here.

About Your Role

As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you will support the nursing team, both Enrolled and Registered, in acute care and aged care environments. Receiving direction, guidance and monitoring from the Registered Nurse, you will retain responsibility for your own actions but remain accountable to the RN for all allocated tasks. You'll be assigned to appropriate clinical areas and be provided with support and supervision at all times.

The tasks you may undertake include room preparation, handling/positioning of patients, gathering of equipment, simple wound dressing, assisting in toileting, showering and bathing patients and removal/ cleaning of bedpans/urinals. You will document all patient responses to direct care given, including progress notes and clinical records in accordance with the plan of care.

*Additional hours available across other MLHD sites also.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you've earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Kerry Lindeman, Cluster Manager on or now for a confidential chat.

New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 Primary vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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