Assistant in Nursing - Outpatients at St John of God Health Care

Midland, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

67796.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Manual handling, Infection control, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Planning, Prioritisation, Organisational skills, Patient monitoring, Teamwork, Documentation, Clinical support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital You will provide essential support to Registered Nurses and Midwives in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care within our Outpatients Department. Working under supervision, the AIN assists with daily patient activities, including personal care, mobility, and comfort, while ensuring dignity, privacy, and respect always. This role involves monitoring and reporting changes in patient conditions, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and adhering to infection control, safety, and organisational policies. The AIN collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to support care delivery and contribute to positive patient outcomes. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential. The AIN must demonstrate compassion, reliability, and a commitment to continuous learning and high standards of care in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The Position Work within AIN scope of practice under RN supervision Assist with the setting up of items for clinics Assist with patient care using a patient-centred approach Monitor, observe, and promptly report changes in patient condition Respond to patient needs and call bells in a timely manner Perform safe manual handling and maintain a clean, safe environment Adhere to infection control, food hygiene, and safety regulations Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and privacy Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team Participate in teamwork, meetings, and support a positive team environment Escalate concerns, complaints, and workplace issues appropriately Follow emergency procedures and directions from senior staff The Position Requirements You will have active enrolment in and successful completion of at least 12 months of an NMBA-approved Bachelor of Nursing and/or Midwifery or Diploma of Nursing program, or completion of the nationally recognised Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) HLT33115 or equivalent. To succeed you will demonstrate well-developed verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities. You will possess effective planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills to support the delivery of high-quality care. Previous experience working in an outpatient department or within an acute healthcare setting will be highly regarded. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $64,567 to $67,796 per annum (pro rata basis), plus 12% superannuation Permanent part-time position offering 16.5 hours per week Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation Free on-site parking Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport Innovative Professional Development opportunities A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. For any enquiries contact Jan Critchell, Outpatients Area Manager 08 9462 5306. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

The Assistant in Nursing provides essential support to Registered Nurses and Midwives by assisting with daily patient activities and personal care in the Outpatients Department. They are responsible for monitoring patient conditions, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.