Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Facility: Roper Ward, Bulli District Hospital
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $22.69 per hour to $24.90 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ135200
Applications Close: 10 November 2019
An opportunity exists at Bulli Hospital for a Full-Time Permanent Assistant In Nursing.
What you’ll be doing
Assistants in nursing work within a plan of care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse and within the limits of the Assistant in Nursing position description Assistants in Nursing retain responsibility for their own actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all allocated functions Assistants in Nursing practice in accordance with NSW Health guidelines, the position description and local policy and protocol.
Where you’ll be working
Bulli District Hospital is a 52 bed facility offering sub-acute Aged Care services across two wards, Sid Atkins Ward and Roper Ward. Bulli works closely with the Aged Care Specialist team at Wollongong Hospital to ensure a safe and timely transfer of patients who have completed an acute episode of care and require additional assessment, Sub-Acute medical management and planning for ongoing care needs. Bulli Hospital also provides outpatient Geriatric Services via the Geriatric Outpatient Therapy unit. This service is supported by a Geriatrician, Advanced Trainee in Aged Care, specialist nursing staff and Allied Health. The outpatient unit houses a therapy area and assessment area for patient appointments.
The Bulli Aged Care Centre of Excellence is an innovative collaboration between Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District and IRT. The new $50.4 million Centre of Excellence has been specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the local population. The project will see the construction of a new facility opposite the existing Bulli Hospital, to transform the site into a centre of excellence focussed on geriatric medicine.
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Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2018_009 before employment can commence.
An eligibility list will be created for future Temporary Full-Time positions.
Please note: 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.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Selection Criteria:
- HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or 2 or 3 Year Undergraduate Nursing Student.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Sound knowledge of manual handling techniques and infection control.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
- Effective time management skills.
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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Neilsen on ph: 02 4283 0647 Julie.Neilsen@health.nsw.gov.au
