Assistant in Nursing - STACS (Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Services) - Permanent Part Time- The Sutherland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $26.15- $28.69 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 32 Hours
Requisition ID: REQ588575
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to the Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Services (STACS).The vision for nursing and midwifery at The Sutherland Hospital is to: Build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.
Where you'll be working:
The community based Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service (STACS), authorised under the Aged Care Act 1997, provides individualised, goal orientated, time limited, slow stream therapy, case management, social work support, personal and domestic assistance, community access and respite to eligible frail and elderly clients on discharge from hospital. The aim of STACS is to enable optimisation of function which attempts to minimise the risk of readmission to hospital and premature placement to residential care.
The Role
• Provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Provide direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with patient care interventions as directed
• Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required
• Communicate effectively with patients and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol
For role related queries or questions contact Simon French on Simon.French1@health.nsw.gov.au
The Benefits:
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to use same as required for the position.
Need more information?
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
