Assistant in Nursing
Join our Peel Mental Health team as an Assistant in Nursing and make a real impact in supporting the recovery of patients in an acute care setting!
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $25.39 - $27.85 per hour + superannuation
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ531253
Applications Close: Sunday 1st December 2024
About the role:
The role of the Assistant in Nursing [AIN] within Mental Health Drug and Alcohol [MHDA] Services is to support both the nursing and multidisciplinary team under the direction of a Registered Nurse [RN]. The AIN assists in the provision of nursing care to mental health patients within an acute care setting and provides within their identified tasks direct patient care activities that support the recovery of acute mental health patients under the supervision of a RN. The role also involves the collecting of health care information, documenting and communicating the information back to the RN.
This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to join the Peel Mental health service where you will be supported by an experienced team of NUMs, CNE, CNC and CNS’s alongside our experienced registered nurses.
If the below sounds like you we’d LOVE to see you apply!
- You have outstanding organisational skills
- You are ethical and able to set clear boundaries
- You are capable of maintaining a high level of confidentiality
- You are flexible in your work approach
- You have exceptional people skills
- You are hardworking, honest, and passionate about providing care
- You are committed to making a difference and being a valuable team member
Where you’ll be working:
T-Basis unit is a 16-bed unit that provides specialised inpatient care to people suffering behaviours and psychological symptoms of Dementia in the Northern /New England area.
We are seeking committed and enthusiastic casual AINs to come and join our wonderful team. The T-Basis unit is responsible for providing specialist care to patients suffering with dementia and neurocognitive issues. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and their families.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Opportunity for an eligibility list for applicants which may lead to temporary contracts in the future.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Additional information:
- Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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