Assistant In Nursing

**Job no**: 886398
**Work type**: Casual
**Location**: Murray and Mallee
**Categories**: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Tailem Bend**:

- **Salary $28.94 to $29.80 per hour + 25% casual loading - AIN**:

- **Multiple Casual Contracts (up to 31 October 2025)**
- Kickstart your healthcare career and make a real difference in patient care at Tailem Bend Hospital_

**Join Our Compassionate Team at Tailem Bend Hospital as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN)**

Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care? Ready to gain hands-on experience while supporting a dynamic healthcare team? At Tailem Bend Hospital, we're seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to join our supportive environment, where every team member plays a key role in delivering exceptional care.

As an AIN, you'll work closely with Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives to assist in a variety of patient care tasks. Your role will include supporting patients with activities of daily living, providing person-centred care, and performing essential routine duties such as setting up for nursing procedures, cleaning equipment, and managing stock levels. You will contribute to a positive patient experience, ensuring high-quality care is always delivered.

**Essential Criteria**
- Enrolled in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program (e.g., 3rd year) OR undertaking a course to become an Enrolled Nurse
Alternatively, hold a Certificate III or IV in a relevant healthcare discipline such as Basic Health Care, Aged Care, or Individual Support Work
- Experience in nursing/midwifery care within the scope of your education, adhering to professional standards of practice
- If you are eager to develop your skills in a supportive, patient-focused environment, this is the opportunity for you.

**About RMCLHN**

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally
- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Looking for a change in scenery? - Nursing & Midwifery

**Applicant Information**
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. **Job ref**:886398**.

**Enquiries**

Cindy Hein
EO/DON Meningie and Tailem Bend Hospitals
Phone: 8572 5800

**Application Closing Date**

Monday 16 December 2024 - 11.55PM

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**Advertised**: 02 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 16 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time