Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Assistant in Nursing Remuneration : $25.39 - $27.85 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 32 Requisition ID : REQ464073 Where you'll be working Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally. Sydney Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Today, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospitals’ state of the art facilities and professional staff provide a unique blend of general and specialist medical services for the public. The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney. The hospital is: - Directly across the road from Martin Place and St James Station - Walking distance to various Bus stops - The Light rail is a walking distance on George St - walking distance Ferry terminal at Circular Quay You will be working on Ward 2 East. 2 East is a Medical ward caring for patients with Cardiology, Drug & Alcohol In-patient Detoxification, Endocrine, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Respiratory and Rheumatology conditions. The ward also has a 4 bed Close Observation Unit The nursing staff on ward 2 East embrace diversity to provide compassionate care. That is person centred in an environment that supports Teamwork and learning. What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers. Provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse Provide direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with patient care interventions as directed Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required Communicate effectively with patients and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service. A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements. In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant. Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent or Evidence of current enrolment in 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing Degree Good written and verbal communications skills Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to use same as required for the position. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Leigh Ashworth on Leigh.Ashworthhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 25 February 2024