Join our passionate team at the Wansey Dialysis Unit and make a real difference in patient care while advancing your nursing career!
Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 12
Location:John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton | Awabakal Land
Requisition ID:REQ545792
Applications Close: Sunday 9th February 2025
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Assistants in Nursing (AINs) who thrive in a team environment and are committed to delivering exceptional care. If you have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a focus on honesty and teamwork, we want to hear from you!
In this part-time role, you’ll work a minimum of 3 shifts (10 hours each) per fortnight, Monday to Saturday, providing support to our dialysis nursing team. Your duties will include preparing consumables, setting up dialysis machines, monitoring patients under RN supervision, and assisting with the completion of dialysis treatments. You’ll be guided by experienced senior nursing staff and the Nurse Unit Manager, with comprehensive orientation and training days to ensure you're fully prepared for success in this important role. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in the healthcare field and make a difference in patients' lives.
Where you’ll be working:
You will be joining a highly skilled and motivated team at the Wansey Dialysis Unit at Charlestown who love what they do and are proud of the care that they deliver.
Wansey Dialysis Unit is a 22 chair Dialysis Unit centre and is the largest dialysis unit in the HNE Local Health District. We are part of the John Hunter Hospital Department of Nephrology and we provide over 230 dialysis treatments per week as well as providing support for home dialysis and pre dialysis patients.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Certificate III Assistant in Nursing (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)or currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (completion of first year and first semester or trimester of second year) or have equivalent experience.
Want to know more?
For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Adams on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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