Assistant in Nursing - Perioperative Unit
Assistant in Nursing - Perioperative Unit
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About the role
Mater Private Bundaberg has exciting opportunities for Assistant in Nursing to join the team within the Perioperative Team on a permanent full time basis. This role is working across the Perioperative Unit including Operating Theatres CSSD Day Surgery and Preadmission.
Salary range: $33.20 $36.35 per hour plus 11.5 superannuation andaccess to notforprofit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!
What youll be doing
The Assistant in Nursing assists and supports the clinical teams in the provision of safe and quality patientcentred care under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse; whatever the case may be.
- Assist in the provision of care and support of patients within the scope of Assistant in Nursing practice professional expertise and recognised competencies by undertaking the following nonexhaustive practices if required:
- Gathering information about patient care needs through observation and notification to senior clinical staff of identified changes in the health and functional status of patients in a timely manner;
- Undertaking observations and assessments;
- Following the direction and delegation of the appropriate senior clinical staff member;
- Assisting with the patients personal hygiene appearance and dietary consumption needs; and
- Maintaining a safe sanitary and secure environment for patients.
- Adhere to care plans to contribute to the optimal care outcomes in collaboration with members of the clinical team(s);
- Ensure episode of care documentation is in accordance with applicable Mater frameworks policies procedures work instructions forms and guidelines;
- Organise workload to prioritise critical care processes in consultation with the appropriate senior clinical staff member;
- Contribute to the holistic care of patients by contributing to the employees overall comfort and wellbeing with regard to the values customs and spiritual beliefs of patients and their family/carers; and
- Coach mentor and support colleagues where appropriate with regard to own level of expertise
About you
To be successful:
- Minimum Certificate III qualification in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance or studying towards equivalent or higher qualification;
- Prior comparable experience as an Assistant in Nursing or Personal Care Attendant/Assistant (desired); and
- Digital and computer proficiency extending to Microsoft 365 applications
Why join us
Mater is Queenslands largest and most innovative notforprofit healthcare service providing care for almost 700000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare education and research and thats because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
- Via salary packaging arrangements allocate some living expenses directly from your pretaxable income and ultimately increase your takehome pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and onsite pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
Find out more about living in Central Queensland/North Queensland by visiting our Local Living page.
Applications close on Tuesday 22ndApril 2025. Please be advised that our recruitment process may be temporarily paused for the holiday period and we will begin contacting applicants again in January 2025. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you at that time.
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater please visit ourReconciliation webpage
Employment Type
Full-Time
