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Prince of Wales Hospital - Assistant in Nursing, Acute Spinal Unit

Exciting Opportunities to join Prince of Wales Hospital We're looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Prince of Wales Hospital. Opportunities are available to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), supporting high-quality patient care in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Whether you're beginning your nursing journey or looking to gain valuable clinical experience, this is a fantastic chance to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference.

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

As an Assistant in Nursing in SESLHD, you will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centred care; and support other nurses and care roles. You will strive to ensure that the people who receive healthcare experience exceptional care that is person-centred, safe, high quality and compassionate. You will retain responsibility for your own actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all allocated functions. You will be encouraged to further develop your practice with the professional development opportunities available.

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses in the Acute Spinal Unit and broader SESLHD.
• Support the care team with activities of daily living, monitoring, and documentation.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.

• Up to 12 allocated days off per year for full-time employees in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.
• Living and meal/entertainment allowances and novated leasing options.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Inner city location with access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links.

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) or equivalent OR 2nd or 3rd Year Undergraduate Nursing Student.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to use a variety of office and health related software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control standard precautions.

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified 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 directives prior to offer.
• Aboriginal Workforce Team support information available (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au).

For role related queries or questions contact Lauren McPake at Lauren.McPake@health.nsw.gov.au.

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