At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate patient care and assist with daily living activities.
- Company: Join Calvary, one of Australia's largest health care providers.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounted health insurance, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have completed first year of Bachelor of Nursing or Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers. Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment.
Location and Employment: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650 • Casual
About The Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant in Nursing who has completed their first year of a Bachelor of Nursing.
Your main duties will include:
- Using a patient-centred approach to patient assessment in conjunction with the Registered Nurse by performing vital signs, collecting height and patient weights, and performing urinalysis and blood glucose levels.
- Giving direct patient care to patients by attending to activities of daily living such as showering, mouth care, shaving, and toileting needs.
- Providing assistance to patients with feeding, positioning, mobilisation and pressure area care.
About You:
- Successfully completed the first year of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree at a recognised tertiary institution with evidence of a pass grade in all clinical components and currently enrolled in the second year of a Bachelor of Nursing degree; or Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of customer service culture in health care.
- Willingness to embrace the hospital’s core values, mission and vision and to incorporate into practice.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
- Paid parental leave.
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities.
- Flexible hours that make sense for you.
Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
Assistant in Nursing in Wagga Wagga employer: Calvary Health Care
Calvary is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading national healthcare organisation. With generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment, employees can thrive in a flexible work culture across major cities like Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Join us to be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises diversity, inclusion, and career growth, all while delivering quality care to the community.
