Assistant In Nursing

Description:

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $26.14 - $28.68 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ575044
Applications Close: 27/05/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
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An opportunity is now available for casual Assistants in Nursing to join the team at Lithgow Health Service.
As an AIN your role will provide support to the nursing team in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse/Midwife as well as provide direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
Working with the dedicated team at Lithgow Hospital you will be supported by both Registered and Enrolled Nurses, and also receive Education and Support provided by Clinical Educators.
If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to Apply now!
Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
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What You Will Bring To The Role
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workDemonstrated evidence of being able to provide a person centred approach to patient careDemonstrated effective communication skills – written and verbalPrevious recent experience working in an acute care settingDemonstrated evidence of complying with Immunisation category AAbility to work a rotating roster across 7 days week (morning, evening & night shifts)
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For role related queries or questions contact Danell Thompson on Danell.Thompson@health.nsw.gov.au