MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Remuneration: 65150.16 - 71479.42 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Located in:Westmead

Applications Close:Midnight

For role related queries or questions contactAmanda Parsons on At theSydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Assistant In Nursing (AIN) Children's Short Stay Unit - Permanent Full-Time

The Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU) provides care for up to 32-bed acute paediatric inpatient unit caring for children with a wide range of medical conditions. Working closely with the Emergency Department, CSSU provides care for patients with respiratory illnesses, infections, seizures, gastroenteritis, and other common childhood conditions, with most patients staying up to 72 hours.

What you'll bring

- A commitment to providing safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a busy and changing environment.
- A passion for working with children and their families.

Essential Requirement: Applicants must have completed HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care). Only applicants holding this qualification will be considered for this position.

Roster Requirement:



Successful applicants must be available to work a 7-day rotating roster.

What you'll be doing

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) role assists in the provision of basic nursing care, working within a plan of care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) within a team setting. AIN's are not to be allocated their own patients. AIN's are not to be assigned patients where one to one therapeutic nursing supervision is prescribed. The AIN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality individualised care to patients at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) within the guidelines set by the NSW Department of Health, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Framework, The SCHN - Division of Nursing and within the limits of the AIN position description.

The AIN will

- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrate ethical behaviour in their performance
- Understand and respect patients' rights.
- Provide evidence of completion of annual mandatory training.
- Practice within the NSW Health guidelines, the position description and guidelines for the SCHN and are required to adhere to Policies and Procedures.
- Adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

Child Safe Standards





SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel protected, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

PermanentNSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by theOffice of the Children's Guardian. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility Listmay be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families.

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