Assistant in Nursing - Dialysis - Targeted

Provide compassionate support and skilled care within our dialysis nursing team

Remuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Raymond Terrace Community Health Centre | Worimi Country
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Assist In Nursing
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ533329
Applications Close: Sunday 8th December 2024

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 


About the role:

This dynamic role will see you work alongside our dialysis nursing team, where in addition to providing basic care, you will assist with dialysis care - including organising consumables ready for treatments, setting up dialysis machines, monitoring of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and assisting with the completion of dialysis treatments. You will undergo comprehensive training and will receive ongoing support from senior nursing staff.

You will be required to work 8 hour shifts each Saturday, as well as public holidays.

Where you’ll be working:

You will be joining a highly skilled and motivated team at the Raymond Terrace Dialysis Unit! We love what we do and are proud of the care that we deliver. 

The Dialysis unit has 8 chairs and is part of the network of Dialysis units under the John Hunter Hospital Department of Nephrology.

About You:

We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant in Nursing with a passion for teamwork. Personal qualities of honesty, good work ethic and a positive outlook are highly desirable.

Requirements:

• Certificate III Assistant in Nursing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (completion of first year and first semester or trimester of second year) or have equivalent experience.
  
  

Additional Information: 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Adams on Kelly.Adams@health.nsw.gov.au