Assistant in Nursing

Your role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital

Join our multidisciplinary team as a Casual Assistant in Nursing (AIN) on a busy Surgical/Urology Ward. In this role, you will assist with patient care and support nursing staff in delivering safe, high-quality care within your scope of practice.

The AIN supports the nursing care team in the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care within an acute care environment.

Shifts are rotating and across the ward, with flexible working hours available. Weekday and weekend work is available.

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.

You will have active enrolment in, and have successfully completed at least 12 months of, an NMBA‑approved Bachelor of Nursing and/or Midwifery degree or Diploma of Nursing program, or you will have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification, being the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assistance in Nursing Work in Acute Care) HLT33115 or an equivalent qualification.

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate competence and effectively perform the skills outlined in the Statement of Duties, along with exhibiting well‑developed verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, with a commitment to supporting and upholding our Mission and Values

The Benefits:

• Salary $38.10 to $39.23 per hour (casual loading included) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual position available

• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Narelle Elsey – NUM on 03 5320 2111

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.

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.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.