The Opportunity
The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) provides personal care, support, and assistance to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care, supporting the physical and emotional well-being of patients and residents.
Our specialities include: Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Gynaecology and General Surgery.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Support patient mobility and transfers, including using hoists or other equipment
- Observe and report any changes in a patient's condition to nursing staff
- Help maintain a clean and safe environment
- Assist with feeding patients who require help
- Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure (as delegated)
Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will be a positive and effective team player with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to providing patient focused care.
You will also demonstrate:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or be currently enrolled as a 2nd or 3rd year Registered Nursing student.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Surgical environment
- Ability to work as part of a team and reporting findings to allocated Nurse.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively according to directions
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of customer service and excellent time management skills
- Understanding of infection control principles
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
The Hospital
Warners Bay Private Hospital offers residents of Newcastle and beyond a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, rehabilitation and mental health services. Our staff are dedicated to your safety, comfort and wellbeing before, during and after your stay. We aim to provide you with individual care and superior customer service. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Emily Rampling via email RamplingE@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
