About the role.

At Western NSW LHD you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. As an Assistant in Nursing, you will be integral to us achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities.

You’ll have strong communication, empathy and customer service skills while you assist patients with their daily routines, such as showering, toileting, dressing, eating, communication, mobility, medication and exercise. You’ll keenly observe those in your care, keep accurate electronic patient records and assist in the planning of daily routines and ongoing care.

Working closely to assist the registered nurse, you’ll work independently on tasks delegated, collaborate well within a multidisciplinary team and manage a varied workload with competing priorities.

This role involves rotating shift work including night duty. The work is varied with emergency presentation, acute medical inpatient and residential aged care.

The town of coolah is surrounded by national park land. The town is situated approximately 1hour 30minutes from Dubbo & Mudgee.

We commit to support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential.

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A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District

Helping you to move to Western NSW

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