Assistant In Nursing

About the Role As an Assistant In Nursing within our transit lounge you will assist in the discharge of patients from the ward to home ensuring all required paperwork, medications and transport is well co-ordinated. The role is essential in ensuring flow through the organisation, ensuring ward beds are available for in coming patients. The Transit Lounge facilitates discharge and patient flow from the inpatient areas and Emergency Department. This service applies only to non-emergency patient transfers and discharges for patients in a stable condition. Patients who arrive by ambulance for appointments at Outpatient Services will also be managed through the Transit Lounge on arrival and return. Your stay in the Transit Lounge is expected to be short term and patients may access light snacks, beverages and meals at mealtimes during their wait. 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 Essential Criteria: Certificate III/IV (from an approved training provider) in Community and Health Services, Personal Carer, or equivalent.Excellent ability to plan and prioritise workHighly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team Employee Benefits: Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family. OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers. Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership 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. Application Enquiries: Please email Lisa McEvoy, Clinical Operations Manager, To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application form.If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020 – 2024, a salary ranging from $25.48 - $27.97 per hour. 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. Previous Job Searches My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr