Position Title: Assistant in Nursing
Employment Type: Maximum Term Part Time
Hours per week: 16 hours per week
Position Grade: Assistant in Nursing Year 1-4
Salary: $21,194.38 - $23,252.96 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2023
Department Name: Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP)

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP). This position will provide nursing care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse to patients referred to TACP. This position will also assist in the delivery of therapy and support services for clients of the TACP, working with a large multidisciplinary team to provide slow stream rehabilitation to clients who have recently discharged from hospital.

The tasks the AIN may undertake include: assisting clients with their Home Exercise Programs (HEP), escorting/community access, showering and bathing clients, and light domestic assistance.

The incumbent will document all client responses to direct care given, including progress notes and clinical records in accordance with the plan of care and organisational procedures. This position is Monday- Friday, with the occasional weekend or public holiday required.
TACP provides a package of services for up to twelve weeks duration to clients following discharge from hospital and who have potential to manage at home with rehabilitation and support services. The purpose of this intervention is to improve the client’s physical function, avoid further hospital presentations and to maintain their daily living skills. The AIN will support the service’s clients with personal care, transport, support rehabilitation goals and other activities as delegated by the multidisciplinary team.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic AIN who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from all skill sets - if you are looking for a change of pace and good work-life balance please apply!

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below (please upload with your CV). Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.

• Relevant Certificate III qualification or have completed one (1) or more year training of a Bachelor of Nursing degree.

• Current unrestricted NSW drivers license - Class C or above.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, under delegation, and the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of an electronic client record system.

• Demonstrated experience working with older people in a community/rehabilitation setting.

Applications close on 08 April 2024

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