Assistant in Nursing - Apply Now at Mercy Health
- Young, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: as per NSW State Award - Nurses and Midwives
Location: Mercy Care Centre Young NSW
Application: Please upload Resume and Cover Letter, all relevant qualifications
Contact: Mary-Lou Cusak, Operations Managermcusack@mercy.com.auWhere there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.Join us at Mercy Care Centre Young and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.About the opportunityThis position is within the Inpatient Nursing Department of the Mercy Care Centre Young.To provide care to patients in accordance with care plans, policies and procedures.To provide accurate and timely documentation relevant to patient care.To provide best practice care as a pivotal member of the multidisciplinary hospital teamRetain responsibility for his/her actions and remains accountable for all delegated functionsTo work in consultation with other staff to provide relevant and timely information.Participate in the quality processWhat you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.To thrive in this role, you will have:Minimum Certificate III Health Service Assistance (Assistant in Nursing Work in Acute care)Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now atPlease contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
- Successful completition of HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
- Good knowledge of basic nursing care including observations of temperature, pulse and blood pressure and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under supervision and provide care within a multidisciplinary care setting.
- Sound knowledge of Infection Control standard precautions.
- A thorough knowledge of scope of practice and a demonstrated ability to work within scope boundaries.