Assistant in Nursing Role

This mission statement underpins all that we do at South Pacific Private and is the reason why our greatest and most valued resource is our staff. For almost 30 years, South Pacific Private has been providing a unique opportunity for both personal and professional development for those who work in this field.

South Pacific Private is known as a thought leader in the field of addiction treatment in Australia and leads the way in the treatment of mental illness, addiction, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring disorders. The treatment centre offers a dynamic and stimulating workplace where we strive to support our staff in developing their professional expertise with a comprehensive staff training, HR and supervision
program.

**Inclusivity & Diversity**:
From our hiring process to our treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious belief and mental and physical ability.

South Pacific Private is a proud participant in the Rainbow Tick Accreditation program for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and as an organization, we support _Black Lives Matter_ and believe that _love is love_, _trans rights are human rights_ and that _no human being is illegal_. South Pacific Private recognizes the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

**Assistant in Nursing role - casual**:
**About us**:
South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’ by providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health issues.

As a fully-accredited, 54-bed private hospital, South Pacific offers the very highest levels of clinical expertise. South Pacific Private is part of Sana Health Group an Australasian leader in behavioural health services. All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapist and counsellors.

South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. From hiring to treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religious belief and physical ability. Ensuring equity and inclusion for our staff and in access to our services as a priority. We are a non-smoking facility.

**About the Role**:
Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, this role will work within our busy hospital department. This exciting opportunity exists for highly motivated Assistant in Nursing, with exceptional time management and clinical skills.

With the ability to work both in a team and in a multi-disciplinary environment, you will display a positive commitment and professional accountability in relation to the needs of the organisation and its clients, have experience in the treatment of addictions and mood disorders and be passionate about supporting and restoring health and well-being.

Monday - Sunday casual availability.

**Essential Criteria**:
Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance

Demonstrated ability to work in a team

Excellent time management skills

Highly developed verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate within a multi-disciplinary team

Computer literacy

**Desirable Criteria**:
Intermediate computer literacy

Previous Assistant in Nursing experience

Punctual

Empathetic and compassionate towards the needs of others

**What We Offer**:
Free onsite parking and fantastic cafe in walking distance

Beautiful beachside location

Continuous professional education and development

A genuine opportunity to collaborate and work with a multi-disciplinary team

A workplace wellbeing program including access to an Employee Assistance Program.

**Standard Requirements**:
Professional integrity, adherence to a professional code of ethics and confidentiality requirements as per SPP policy and NSQHS requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills and professional boundaries

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment effectively, respecting difference and diversity

**What to do next**: