Nursing Assistant - Geelong, Australia - St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care

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Geelong, Australia

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49549- Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3220

Regional Victoria, VIC, Australia, 300
Assistant In Nursing
Casual
Closing on: Sep
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Position Description
Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St 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.

With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer.

Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Geelong Hospital is the largest private hospital in regional Victoria providing a comprehensive range of acute services to the rapidly growing coastal city. The modern and up-to-date hospital has a 24/7 accident and emergency department, a comprehensive surgical program supported by a 12-bed critical/intensive care unit, rapidly growing cardiology, medical, rehabilitation, and cancer services. We also offer a high quality maternity service with special care nursery

We are currently hiring for
Nursing Assistants to work in collaboration with the wider health care team, assisting the Registered Nurses/Midwives to provide delegated aspects of patient care.

Elements of direct and indirect patient care will be delegated in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising Registered Nurse and in accordance with the level of achieved educational preparation and assessed competency of the Nursing Assistant.

A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
Completed undergraduate Nursing studies of 12 month duration with the ability to demonstrate competence and perform the skills contained with the position description and Task List.

Completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistant (Acute Care) which includes the Module of HLTAIN001 Assist with Nursing Care in an Acute Care Environment (e.g. HLTAIN001).
Sound experience in the provision of primary nursing care.
Ability to work at the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
Sound communication skills, both oral and written.
Good interpersonal skills with a friendly disposition.
Excellent organisational and time management skills ability to effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Good assessment, problem solving skills.
High level of motivation and willingness to learn.
Customer focus on providing best patient care.

The Benefits:

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Hourly: $33.18 to $34.20 pro rata, plus 11% superannuation

Salary packaging up to
$18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing

- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation

A welcoming and supportive culture
Dynamic multidisciplinary team
Discounts on hospital services and health insurance
Additional professional development

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_All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria available on the last page of the position description available via this link >_ Nursing Assistant,