Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital
To support the hospital’s ongoing commitment to ensuring our caregivers deliver quality patient care, we are seeking an Assistant in Nursing to join our Emergency Department Nursing Team on a permanent part-time basis.
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
- 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.
You will be actively enrolled in and successfully completed at least 12 months of an NMBA approved Bachelor of Nursing &/or Midwifery or Diploma of Nursing or completed of the nationally recognised qualification Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (acute care). Well-developed planning, prioritisation and organisational skills are mandatory.
This role requires demonstrated competence in performing duties outlined in the Statement of Duties, along with strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Candidates must show well a willingness to accept feedback and pursue learning goals whilst being able to work effectively in a team. Knowledge of safe manual handling practices and a commitment to Quality Improvement and Infection Control standards are also essential.
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
- Salary: $64,567 to $67,796 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation
- A permanent part time position available, working 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation
- 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
All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements
For enquiries contact Shaun Richardson, Nurse Manager – Emergency Department, on (08) 9462 4242.
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.