CCLHD - Assistant in Nursing

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.  

 
Gosford Hospital is seeking two dedicated Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to join our nursing team in our Renal & Oncology Inpatient Unit (C5). These permanent full-time positions offer an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the delivery of high-quality patient care in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment. If you are passionate about assisting in patient care, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and providing exceptional service to patients, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will be working under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) to provide essential support to the nursing team. Your role will involve assisting with direct care activities, including personal care, mobility, and communication needs, ensuring that patients receive optimal care in accordance with their care plans. You will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality care by assisting with patient care interventions, the collection of clinical data, and maintaining accurate patient records. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting the nursing team by participating in Quality Improvement activities and upholding the hospital’s high standards of patient care.

About You  

• You have completed HLT33115 Certificate III Health Services Assistance or have completed 1 or more years Training as an Undergraduate nursing student.
• You have demonstrated effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills,
• You have a commitment to teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment   
• You have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, along with proficiency in using information technology to enhance patient care.

Where You’ll Be Working  

This position is based in C5 at Gosford Hospital, a busy and respected healthcare facility known for its comprehensive patient care and a collaborative work environment. The team operates in a fast-paced clinical setting, providing a wide range of services to patients with varying needs. You will work alongside skilled Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and other healthcare professionals, all focused on delivering the best possible care to the community.

Others duties/activities will include;

• Provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in a care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Provide direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and under supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Assist Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse with patient care interventions as directed
• Contribute to collection of accurate health care information and maintain accurate health care documentation as required
• Communicate effectively with patient and other health care team members according to appropriate protocol

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.  

What we Offer   

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast  
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.  
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.  
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. 
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.  
• Social Club.  
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.  

 
Child Safe Standard Commitment  
 
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are  committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
 
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion   
  
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.  

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.     

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx  


Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.


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