Assistant in Nursing

3 days ago

Lake Macquarie, Australia Ramsay Health Care Full time

**Assistant in Nursing**
- **Casual opportunities - Day Surgery**

**The Opportunity**

In this role you will assist our patients with a range of duties in the perioperative setting.

As an AIN, you will assist with observations, pre and post op patient care, set up equipment and rooms, unpack stores or assist with general ward duties to ensure our Nurses are available to deliver exceptional care. You will also assist with administrative tasks when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an undergraduate nurse to gain valuable experience within a supportive team in an acute care setting.

**Your Skills and Experience**
- Be enrolled in a Diploma of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing course and have completed some clinical placement time
- Have an interest in furthering your career in the Perioperative nursing specialty
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
- Available to work a flexible roster
- High level of interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively according to directions
- High level of customer service and excellent time management skills
- Understanding of infection control principles

**About Us**

Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region offer wonderful life styles for families/singles wishing to relocate. The Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are all at the door step.

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is a 187 bed acute Advanced Surgical and Medical Hospital situated on the Pacific Highway at Gateshead, 15 kms south of the Newcastle CBD. Specialties include Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, General Surgery (including Colorectal), Robotics, Breast Surgery, Plastics, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Vascular and Oncology.

The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of _‘People Caring for People’_ since 1964.

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

**To Apply**

For enquiries, please contact Elizabeth Ashman, Nurse Unit Manager

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