Assistant in Nursing

**Employment Type**: Various - Part Time / Temporary / Casual

**Position Classification**: Assist In Nursing

**Remuneration**: $24.41 - $26.78

**Hours Per Week**: 32

**Requisition ID**: REQ412643

An exciting opportunity exists for a
**Assistants in Nursing **to join the team at
**Coledale Hospital. **Various Part Time, Temporary and Casual opportunities are available.

**What you'll be doing**

The Assistant in Nursing is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Assistant in Nursing will support and provide quality care for patients/clients.

**Where you'll be working**

Coledale Hospital specialises in aged care services for the Northern Illawarra. It has a purpose-built unit for patients awaiting nursing home placement. Coledale Hospital was opened in 1917 as a result of the efforts of local miners and townspeople who wanted a hospital to service the medical needs of local miners.

Coledale Hospital 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.

The values of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District guide the behaviour and professional standards of our staff and underpin the ways in which we engage with our patients and consumers. Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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.

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 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases before employment can commence.

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.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Compliance**

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

**What we can offer you**

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is a great place to start, grow, and develop your nursing and midwifery career.** **As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Illawarra Shoalhaven area. We can offer you a great range of benefits including:

- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time) and 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full time nurses
- Continuing Education Allowance (CEA) for eligible nurses
- Study and development leave
- In-house training, learning and educational opportunities
- Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home Shift/overtime penalties, relevant allowances
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - counselling for you and your family
- Fitness Passport program - access discounted rates at gyms, pools, fitness classes and health and wellbeing services across NSW
- Relocation assistance for eligible staff who permanently relocate in order to accept or carry out employment with ISLHD. Benefits may include removal and storage costs, conveyancing or other fees related to the sale or purchase of property, utility connection costs, temporary accommodation and transport costs.
- Holds certificate CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) OR another qualification deemed appropriate.
- A minimum of twelve months clinical experience working in an acute or aged care facility.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, including both the ability to com