Assistant In Nursing- 6C Oncology/ Palliative care

About Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre, doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including café and car parking. 
From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to luxury maternity and excellent emergency care, Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field. 
We are proud to be home to some of Australia’s leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future.  The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. NBH also has partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including well-respected nursing schools.   
Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is diverse, friendly and open to ideas.  

About the Role
Ward 6C is a 30 bedded Medical Oncology ward catering to the local community of the Northern Beaches in Sydney. Specialties include Oncology and Palliative Care. We support continuing education for all staff through our education department and have clinical nurse educators on the ward.  We are looking for a talented AIN to join our team ASAP! 

As an Assistant in Nursing your responsibilities will include: 

• Assist nurses or hospital staff in carrying out patient care duties.
• Work as part of the health care team; practice in accordance with state legislation and within the designated scope of practice parameters 
• Assess patients using therapeutic skills 
• Answering patient/visitor/customer enquiries  

Essential Criteria: 

• Certificate III/IV (from an approved training provider) in Community and Health Services, Personal Carer, undergraduate nursing student.
• Excellent ability to plan and prioritise work
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience as an Assistant in Nursing desired 

Employee Benefits:
Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!

• Wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent employees and immediate family.
• OneHealthscope rewards program 
• Variety of leave options, salary packaging, airline/club membership 

For further enquiries: Mel Sese, NUM via phone 02 9105 6049 mel.sese@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. 

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.