October 17, 2024

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Manly

OTHER

Undergraduate Assistant in Nursing

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assist In Nursing
Remuneration: 50336.67 - 55225.8 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ518902

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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Bear Cottage is the only children's hospice in NSW, is part of the Sydney Children's Hospital Network and is based in Manly. We are seeking Undergraduate Nursing students who are in their 4th semester to work alongside our experienced RN's and Allied Health team to provide care to the children and their siblings who stay at Bear Cottage. Experience working with babies and children of all ages and flexibility to work a range of shifts is desired. Some knowledge of paediatric palliative care and hospice care is also desired. The AIN will be supported by the CNE and a strong multidisciplinary team but will need to have initiative and strong communication skills.

What you'll be doing

The undergraduate Assistant in Nursing provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of the Sydney Children's Hospital Network, under the direct supervision of an Enrolled Nurse or a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
The Assistant in Nursing acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviours and interacting with patients, their families and employees to promote a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness , Respect and Empowerment.

Documented evidence of undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (3rd yr.) or Masters (2nd Yr.) which would lead to Registration with the National Registration Board (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse

Previous recent relevant experience as an Assistant in Nursing.

Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member.

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Australian citizenship or a visa which permits employment in Australia

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Philippa Smith on Philippa Louise.Smith@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: 27/10/2024