Assistant in Nursing

Join Maitland Hospital as an Assistant in Nursing, supporting patient care with training and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing

Remuneration: $51,844.63 - $56,885.08 Per Year + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Location: Maitland Hospital, Metford

Requisition ID: REQ538024

Applications Close: Sunday, 5th January 2025

Applications will be assessed from Tuesday, 14th January 2025

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: 

• Orientation plus ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About the role:

The Assistant in Nursing is responsible for supporting the senior nursing team in direct patient care delivery.

The applicant will be supported by the Patient Flow Manager and receive orientation and training, including online modules and dedicated supernumerary time. They will also have access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities provided by HNELHD and NSW MoH.

If the below sounds like you we’d LOVE to see you apply!

• You are reliable and honest.
• You are organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• You are able to complete actions as required.
• You have strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
• You are skilled in documentation.
• You have sound computer skills.
• You possess negotiation skills.
• You have a keen interest in learning and expanding your skill set

Where you’ll be working:

Maitland Hospital is an acute facility offering a full range of acute care inpatient and outpatient services inclusive of Emergency, Intensive Care, adult inpatient, perioperative, oncology, renal, women and children services, outpatient clinics, dental, imaging and pathology services.

The Transit Unit is a designated service that provides the availability of resources to support patients who are waiting for transport for interfacility transfer for subacute admission at a peripheral facility; discharge home; transfer to an inpatient bed for acute care.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• 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.
• 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following: 

• Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Current Working with Children Check
  
  

Want to know more? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Undery on Tracey.Undery@health.nsw.gov.au

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 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 

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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