Assistant In Nursing - 4B Cardiac/CCU
• Professional Development Offered
• Team oriented work environment
• Frenchs Forest location bus stop right outside the hospital and on site parking
This is an exciting career opportunity to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) as part of our dynamic nursing team at Northern Beaches Hospital!
Come and join our friendly and dynamic team! We are a 36 bed cardiac and respiratory ward inclusive of 6 CCU beds. Each unit is equipped to provide highly specialized care and close monitoring of acutely ill adult patients often with cardiac monitoring and chest drains. We are an innovative and dynamic department dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services, with a strong focus on leadership, education and an ongoing outlook on the importance for developing skills for all new staff.
As an AIN 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
• Provide recommendations to specialist treatment programs based on their diagnosis
• Answering patient/visitor/customer enquiries
Healthscope Northern Beaches are an accredited training hospital. Due to our size and acute hospital status, a career with us means you'll be involved in training and exposed to a wide range of cases.
Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in our local area. It was thoughtfully designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone.
Key to the hospital’s success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and attributes:
• Certificate IV in Health Care from an approved training provider
• More than 4 years’ experience in an acute care hospital
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated, effective written, verbal communication
• Excellent ability to plan and prioritise work
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working in the private healthcare system
• Flexibility to manage shift work (including, day & night shifts) over 7 days
Benefits on offer:
• Discounted onsite parking
• Discounted gym memberships
Application Enquiries: Emily Brewer, Nursing Unit Manager, Critical Care Unit (emily.brewer@healthscope.com.au)
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
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.