Assistant in Nursing

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Applications are open for Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to join our high performing teams at Kalamunda Hospital. We are looking for AINs who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of people in

Assistant in Nursing – Palliative Care

Come join us

Applications are open for Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to join our high performing teams at Kalamunda Hospital. We are looking for AINs who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of people in palliative care.

Our vision, "Healthy people, amazing care. Koorda moort, moorditj kwabadak", captures the essence of what we do and what we inspire each other to do every day – show compassion, dedication and professionalism.

This is an exciting opportunity for AINs to be part of our Palliative care team at Kalamunda Hospital.

Our AINs are included in the Team Nursing model to work alongside CNs, RNs and ENs, and will work to their full scope providing holistic nursing care including basic care needs, hourly rounding, inclusion in patient handover and safety huddles, engaging with Forget Me Not Volunteers, patient families and the Allied Health Team.

If you are keen to work to your full AIN scope and be a part of a supportive multidisciplinary team at Kalamunda, then we would like to hear from you.

Our Hospitals

Armadale Health Service - One of WA's leading public general hospitals, located 30 minutes south-east of the Perth CBD; offering quality health care across a range of medical, surgical, mental health and maternity services.

Kalamunda Hospital - Nestled in the Perth Hills, providing specialist palliative care services. The hospital has recently undergone a $9.5 million infrastructure upgrade to further enhance accessibility and facilities.

What makes the Armadale Kalamunda Group such a great place to work?

We reward you

East Metropolitan Health Service is committed to staff development and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Many options for flexible work arrangements, including working hours and generous leave provisions.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses - including mortgage and rent to name a few).
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance.
  
  

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual.

About The Job & How To Apply

As part of a multidisciplinary team our AINs deliver general patient care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing the primary function of an Assistant in Nursing as defined in WA Health Mandatory Policy (MP) – Assistants in Nursing Policy (MP 0080/18) and related AIN Duties statements for Nursing and Maternity settings.

You will be required to hold a Certificate III qualification in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) for AIN (Non-Student) or AIN (Student) by providing evidence of current nursing and midwifery course qualification enrolment and minimum percentage of course completion, as stated in the WA Health Mandatory Policy. Please click here for more information.

Applying is easy Simply complete the online application form and attach the following:

• A copy of your current CV and cover letter clearly detailing your qualifications and experience.
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees, one being your current or recent line manager, who can attest to your suitability for this role.
• Please ensure that referee email addresses are professional/business addresses.
  
  

This recruitment pool will be open for 2 weeks and the following should be noted:

• The assessment process for this role will include a group behavioural assessment process.
• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications throughout this timeframe and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool and appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur within any EMHS facility.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/03/2026.
• Please inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit your application.
  
  

For further job-related information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 89224 1254 or EMHSTalent@health.wa.gov.au.

Eligibility and Equality

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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