Assistant in Nursing Casual Pool

**Your Role** The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) supports the nursing/midwifery care team in the delivery of high standard, quality patient care in the acute care environment. The AIN carries out their duties under the supervision, delegation and direction of a Registered Nurse/Midwife as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Decision-making framework for nursing and midwifery. **The Position** * Works within the AIN scope of practice. * Plans, collaborates and consults with RN/RM to achieve desired health outcomes for patients in a timely and efficient manner. * All aspects of direct patient care is carried out under direction, guidance, supervision and coordination of a Registered Nurse/Midwife. * Assists Nursing/ Midwifery caregivers to deliver all aspects of care using a patient-centred approach. * Observes and reports all changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse/Midwife in a timely and appropriate manner. * Responds appropriately to patient’s needs/call bells in a timely manner. * Is accountable for performing all duties in accordance with the Statement of Duties list, within a demonstrated competency level. * Seek advice on dealing with conflict within the workplace and report conflict to Nurse/Midwife immediately. * Perform safe manual handling of patients under supervision of Registered Nurse/Midwife. * Adheres to infection control policy and procedures * Maintains confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients and demonstrates empathy and sensitivity towards patients and relatives. * Understands role in an emergency and follow direction of the Coordinator. * Maintain a safe, clean environment for patient’s * Ensure that all food is handled and stored according to the Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations 1993. * All other reasonable duties as directed by the relevant Manager/Supervisor To be considered for this role, you must be actively enrolled in and have successfully completed at least 12 months of an NMBA-approved **Bachelor of Nursing and/or Midwifery** or **Diploma of Nursing** program. Alternatively, you will have successfully completed the nationally recognised qualification, **Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Acute Care)**. You will be able to demonstrate competence in performing the skills outlined in the Statement of Duties, along with a sound understanding of safe manual handling practices, Quality Improvement, and Infection Control standards. The successful applicant will possess **well-developed communication and interpersonal skills**, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong **planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills** are essential, as is a willingness to accept feedback from a Registered Nurse or Midwife and work towards identified learning goals. You will demonstrate a professional attitude, a commitment to quality care, and the capacity to contribute positively within a team environment. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. **We can offer you** * **Hourly Rate**: $40.71 - $42.75 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation * Casual positions available * Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance * As a casual employee, you can **salary package** a percentage of your earnings each pay period * Free on-site parking * Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport * Innovative Professional Development opportunities * A welcoming and supportive culture * A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs _Applications will be considered for vacancies as they arise over the next 6 months._ For enquiries contact Karen Robertson, Nurse Manager, on (08) 9462 4243. _At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds._ _Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being._ _Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community._