Assistant in Nursing

**_Elevate your career and skills as an Assistant in Nursing at John Hunter Children's Hospital, where you'll grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on our young patients' lives._**

**Employment Type**: Casual
**Position Classification**: Assist In Nursing
**Remuneration**: $25.39 - $27.85 Per Hour + 11.5% Super
**Requisition ID**: REQ513971
**Applications Close: Thursday, 26th September 2024**

**Assistant in Nursing**
**John Hunter Children's Hospital**

**About the role**:
At John Hunter Children's Hospital (JHCH), our Assistant in Nursing (AIN) positions offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to be a vital part of our dynamic team. You'll be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, high-quality care in our bustling children's wards, where your role is crucial in managing high acuity levels and providing personalised, one-to-one nursing care. You'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young patients who need extra supervision and care. We offer a thorough orientation program to ensure you're fully prepared and confident in your role, alongside access to essential mandatory training. Additionally, you'll benefit from personalised mentoring and ongoing support from our experienced staff, ensuring that you have the resources and guidance needed to excel. Join us at JHCH and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in paediatric care, where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured.

**Where you'll be working**:
JHCH stands out as one of the premier tertiary children’s hospitals in New South Wales (NSW), delivering exceptional patient and family-centred care to children throughout the Hunter New England (HNE) region and the northern parts of NSW. Known for its comprehensive range of specialised services, the hospital is instrumental in addressing complex medical needs with a compassionate approach. Within its diverse departments, including J1 Paediatric Oncology and Surgery, H1 Paediatric Medical, and J2 Adolescents, Assistants in Nursing play a crucial role.
These dedicated professionals support various functions, from direct patient care to assisting with medical procedures, ensuring that each child's experience is as comfortable and effective as possible. Their contributions are integral to maintaining the high standards of care that define the hospital’s commitment to its young patients and their families.

**About you**:

- You are a dedicated undergraduate Registered Nurse with a completed first year of your Bachelor of Nursing degree, eagerly transitioning into your second year in 2024.
- You possess a strong passion for paediatrics and are actively seeking opportunities to specialize in this field post-registration.
- You have a solid understanding of family-centred care and are aware of the challenges involved in supporting children and their families

**Benefits**:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Superannuation contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
- A culture of collaboration, respect, empowerment and openness
- Ongoing support and in-house training with MyHealth Learning

**Need more information?**
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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with **NSW Health policy directive **PD202**4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious** Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer. **All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

**To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold **an appropriate visa** that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.**

**_ HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits _**_such as _**_allocated_**_ days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid _**_maternity leave_**_, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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