Assistant in Nursing

Permanent Part Time and Casual

Location: Family Planning NSW - Metro Clinics

Base Full Time Salary: $48,351 - $59,999

Full Not For Profit Salary Packaging available increasing take home pay

**About Family Planning NSW**

Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Family Planning NSW is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.

**Our Values**
- FPNSW is a pro-choice organisation
- Staff are expected to fully support an individual’s right to choose regarding their pregnancy, whether that be parenting, adoption/foster care or abortion
- As an abortion service provider, all staff at FPNSW are expected to actively participate in the provision of abortion services within the full scope of their role.
- Must support the Family Planning NSW values:

- Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
- Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
- Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgment
- Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
- Client centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
- Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work
- A just culture - a balanced accountability for both individuals and the organisation

**COVID Vaccination**
- In accordance with NSW Public Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

**Position Overview**

The AIN plays an important role in supporting the operation of Family Planning NSW clinics. This is a multi-faceted role which is responsible for providing clinical supports to the organisation including assisting medical officers and registered nurses with the care of clients.

The position is also responsible for the provision of high quality reception services and administration support to clients, visitors, clinical and non-clinical staff to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the centre.

The AIN works within the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services which are safe, effective and client centred.

**Selection Criteria**
Essential
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of infection control
- Demonstrated ability to support clients and provide assistance during clinical procedures
- Current CPR certificate
- Demonstrated ability to provide customer service, reception and administrative support including billing, cash handling and reconciliation
- Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated high level customer service skills, including conflict resolution
- High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
- Ability to perform tasks under the direction of the clinician with mínimal supervision, as well as within a broader team

Desirable
- Current NSW driver’s license
- Experience in a clinical/primary health care setting including use of, or willingness to develop competency in, the use of autoclaves and medical appointment booking systems
- Experience in providing services to relevant population groups, particularly people from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, CALD background, people with disability or young people
- Other requirements_
- A Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role

**To Apply**
- Resume (CV); and
- Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria listed in the position description**.**
- FPNSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability._