Assistant in Nursing

HammondCare is a values-lead organisation focusing on patient-centred care
- Palliative and Rehabilitation Care roles based in Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood
- Casual role for an assistant in nursing
- HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

**About HammondCare**:
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need.

We specialise in palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, aged and dementia care and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.

Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances.

HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles. The role of the Registered, Enrolled & Assistant Nurses works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.

**The essence of this role**:

- To work autonomously providing holistic patient care
- Work within the scope of professional nursing practice
- To be a member of the team and promote the mission and mission in action

**About you**:

- Interest or experience in Palliative Care or Rehabilitation Services.
- Cert III AIN Nursing or an undergraduate nursing student currently enrolled in RN or EN Tertiary Nursing program
- Very good communication skills are essential
- Demonstrated literacy skills - reading, writing and comprehension
- Experience in working with people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Understanding of teamwork and knowledge of team member role
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Empathy and patience

HammondCare offers its staff competitive salaries, excellent training & development opportunities, a supportive environment and a fabulous benefits program.

**Ready to make a change? **:
To express your interest please click the “” button, please ensure you include an updated resume and cover note explaining your suitability.

**_ All shortlisted applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks._