Assistant in Nursing

**Welcome to St John of God Health Care**
- St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16 ,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
- With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

**The Position**

**St John of God Hawkesbury District Health Services **is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW providing acute community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding districts.
- A vacancy for an
- **Assistant in Nursing** is available in our Maria Lock ward on a permanent part time basis of 64 hours per fortnight.
- Working as an Assistant in Nursing under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will provide care and comfort for individuals and groups in the Maria Lock ward. You will support individuals in activities of daily living in assisting meeting basic human needs and in observing and reporting changes in individual or group behaviours.
- This is a great opportunity to develop a rewarding career working under the direction and supervision of a professional and supportive clinical team.
- Applicants must be available to work rostered shifts scheduled between 10pm to 8am, from Monday to Sunday in order to be considered.
- We can offer our staff exciting professional development opportunities, salary packaging and a true sense of community.
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Certificate III in Health Service Assistant or similar; or enrolled as 2/3 Year Nursing Student Undergraduate.
- Recent experience in a similar role in an acute Health Care facility.
- Demonstrate well-developed communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and ability to identify work priorities and plan to meet them.
- Ability to follow instructions from Registered Nurse/Midwives regarding learning requirements and seeks assistance to achieve identified goals.
- Demonstrate effectiveness in working in a team environment.
- Knowledge of principles of manual handling.
- Knowledge of basic cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Quality Improvement and Infection Control standards.

**We can offer you the following**:

- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Flexible work options
- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
- 14 weeks paid parental leave (WA)
- Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
- Opportunities for post-graduate course support
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Professional development opportunities
- Various corporate discounts & benefits
- Assistance with Australian work visas and temporary or permanent Employer Nominated Sponsorship (where applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program
- **_All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role_**
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._
- For enquiries about this position, contact Michael McHugh, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 4560 5598