Assistant in Nursing Toowoomba

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About the role:

This rewarding opportunity will see you join the St Vincents Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) as an Assistant in Nursing in our busy Day Surgery Unit. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide essential support before during and after surgical procedures. You will contribute tomaintaininga safe environmentassistingwith patient flow and ensuringhigh standardsof cleanliness equipment readiness and patient comfort.

Aboutour hospital:

St Vincents Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 191-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical surgical maternity paediatric emergency cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology radiology and pharmacy are also available on site and our emergency department is open 24 hours seven days a week.

Things that work for you:

• Retail and Travel Discounts;Bluelightcarda discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W The Good Guys Samsung)JB Hi-Ficorporatebenefitsairportloungemembership discounts

• Financial Wellbeing:Salary packagingoptions up to $15990novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum competitive hourly ratesandpaid approved overtime

• Health and Wellbeing:EmployeeAssistanceProgramfor staff and their familiesfitnesspassportfree uniforms& annualflu vaccinationability topurchaseannual leavediscounted hospital admissionsat any St Vincents Private Hospitaldiscounted private health insurancethroughBupa or Medibank

• JoinAustraliaslargest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services

Things that work for us:

• Ability to work on a casual basis

• Essential qualifications: Relevant TAFE Certificate ie Certificate III health/aged care and/or have successfully completed second year bachelor of nursing studies clinical placement

• Previous experience in a hospital setting Is desirable

• Ability to provide clinical practice and care that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Facility.

• Ability to assist in the performance of nursing duties in an efficient and prompt manner as delegated by a Registered Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse.

• Have a demonstrated application of contemporary infection control standards and practices

• Proven ability to work a 7-day rotating roster weekends and nights included.

About Us:

St Vincents has been a leader in Australias health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857 our services and people have been behind some of Australias most important medical breakthroughs. With public and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs for marginalised people we are a microcosm of Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

Mission and Values:

As both a provider of care and as an employer St Vincents aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people always.St Vincents is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work.

Part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information visitMission and Values - Reconciliation

Respectfullyno agencies please.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card). For further information about St Vincents commitment to Child Safety visitSt Vincents Code of Conduct.

St Vincents has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settingsand evidence may befor proof of immunity.

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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