Assistant in Nursing
Exciting opportunity for experienced AINs to join the SummitCare team in Wallsend, Newcastle. Work with an award winning organisation in Aged Care.
Summary about this job
Nursing - Aged Care
Company: SummitCare Wallsend
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-7-8534-6532
Fax: +61-8-3793-5951
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Detail information about job Assistant in Nursing. Terms and conditions vacancy
Are you driven to provide care and support that strives to enrich the lives of the people who you work with? Are you committed to providing care and support that is of high quality that is well supported within a safe, enjoyable and family friendly workplace? Do you value a welcoming environment, an obliging organisation that values respect, teamwork and honesty?
ABOUT US
For over 50 years, SummitCare has cared for and supported the wellbeing of many people throughout the Sydney and Newcastle regions of NSW. We have built a reputation for providing the highest standards of care through our residential centres, HomeCare services and respite care options.
We offer our team members meaningful roles and positive workplaces; training and development and solid career opportunities; and support through staff wellbeing initiatives.
SummitCare Wallsend is a modern 142 bed residential aged care centre located in Wallsend, Newcastle Region of NSW.
The centre offers our residents light-filled rooms, a café, extra services, specialised dementia care services and more.
ABOUT THE ROLE
SummitCare Wallsend is seeking to appoint individuals to the following positions on a part time or casual basis.
Assistant Nurses will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day individual care needs of the residents are met and maintained, under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse.
You will work to a high standard of practice to collaboratively deliver care and support that promotes client choice and control, allowing clients to direct their own care and support in line with the agreed individual care and support plan.
To be successful, you will have:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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A strong ability to work independently and as a member of a team
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Ability to work with a diversity of people, including staff and clients from a CALD background
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Experience working in Residential Aged Care
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Strong ability to achieve goals within the set time frames
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Excellent customer service skills and solid understanding of Client Directed Care
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Sound understanding and knowledge of best practice principles relating to Work Health and Safety, Infection Control and Incident Reporting
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A current Criminal Record Check
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First Aid Certificate (desirable)
Key position requirements
Assistant Nurse
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Completed Certificate III (or higher) in Individual Support (Aged Care)
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Year 2 / 3 Student RN undertaking Bachelor Nursing
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A commitment from you on your advised availability
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Willingness to develop skills in line with current care and support practices relevant to aged care
HOW TO APPLY
For more information visit www.summitcare.com.au
If you are interested in an opportunity to join the team at SummitCare Wallsend, submit your application today on seek.
Your application must include a cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the above criteria.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.