Assistant in Nursing - Aged Care - Coledale Hospital - Casual / Part Time / Full Time
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- Assistant in Nursing
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- REQ566952 Requisition #
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- Apr 03, 2025 Post Date
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) at Coledale Hospital, you'll be at the heart of our healthcare team, providing essential support to both patients and nursing staff. Your role will involve assisting with patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility, and daily activities, while offering a comforting presence and ensuring patients' needs are met with empathy and respect.
You'll work closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. By being an attentive and reliable member of our team, you'll help create a positive and supportive environment for patients during their stay.
As a part of a small, tight-knit workforce, you’ll be exposed to a range of day-to-day duties that are unique to a smaller hospital site, giving you experience in rural and remote working and allowing you to become multi-skilled in a number of nursing areas.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Coledale Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is a 38-bed facility specialising in aged care services for the northern Illawarra. The hospital cares for patients transitioning to residential aged care facilities, has a purpose-built unit for patients with a dementia illness awaiting nursing home placement, and is fully accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.
Located near the pristine Coledale Beach and surrounded by lush landscape, Coledale Hospital offers a beautiful backdrop to live and work. Fun fact: there's the chance to see whales or dolphins from the hospital grounds during migration season.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
· Up to 6 weeks annual leave (eligible full-time employees)
· Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
· Career Break Scheme – further your professional or personal development and still take home a salary
· Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
· Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
· Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
· Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
· Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
· Free on-site and off-site parking
· Flexible working patterns/shifts (subject to eligibility)
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
· HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent or 2 or 3 Year Undergraduate Nursing Student.
· Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
· Working With Children Check (WWCC)
· Australian working rights through citizenship, residency or appropriate visa. Please note: we are not currently offering sponsorship.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
· Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
· Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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· For role-related queries or help applying, contact Aaron Chadwick
