At a Glance
- Tasks: Support nurses in delivering compassionate care and assist patients with daily living activities.
- Company: Flinders Medical Centre, a leading healthcare provider in southern Adelaide.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive environment with options for part-time work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while kickstarting your healthcare career.
- Qualifications: Must be an undergraduate nursing student or enrolled in an EN training program.
The predicted salary is between 61485 - 63278 $ per year.
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Corporate Nursing
Salary: $61,485 - $63,278 AIN (Pro Rata) | Temporary Part Time Contract, Minimum 2 shifts per week – Multiple Positions Available
This Is Where Your Care Career Takes Off— Assistant in Nursing at Flinders Medical Centre! Join the dedicated nursing team at Flinders Medical Centre as an Assistant in Nursing and make a genuine difference in the lives of patients across southern Adelaide. You'll provide hands‑on personal care and support under the guidance of experienced registered nurses in one of South Australia's leading tertiary hospitals. If you're committed to compassionate, patient‑centred care and want to grow your healthcare career within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
About the role:
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, as the Assistant in Nursing (AIN) you will support Enrolled and Registered Nurses in the delivery of general patient care and undertake basic nursing duties that would otherwise have been performed by an Enrolled or Registered Nurse.
Duties:
- Assist nurses in routine tasks with patients/clients associated with the activities of daily living
- Participation in quality improvement activities through recording and reporting of data
- Assists patients with decreased mobility and implementation of falls prevention measures
- Performs a range of duties that require basic skills, knowledge, training and experience
- Provides one on one conversations and activities to support patients to be comfortable at all times
About you:
- Seeking undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing students, or those currently undertaking an Enrolled Nursing diploma
- Proof of successful completion of first year Bachelor of Nursing and enrolment in second year in a recognised tertiary facility or enrolled in recognised EN training program
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Caring for patients in a healthcare setting
Please Note:
Need to be available to work across a 7-day roster; positions offered at a minimum of 2 shifts per week (.42FTE) with the option to work extra shifts if available. Position inclusive of night duty.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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