Calvary Central District Hospital

Casual Assistant in Nursing positions

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic nursing student who is currently enrolled or completed 2nd Year Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery degrees at a recognised tertiary institution.

Must have completed a minimum of two clinical placements within the last 12-months to join our team as a Casual AIN  

You will be working on a medical and surgical ward (experience in the acute medical and surgical setting) and be responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient focused environment. 

Your main duties will include:

• Patient care within AIN scope of practice
• Monitor and report patient observations and clinical changes to RN/TL in charge
• Support activities of daily living, Giving direct care to a specific patient population within each unit by attending basic hygiene needs i.e.: showering, mouth care, shaving, toileting needs. Providing assistance to patients with feeding, positioning, mobilisation, pressure area care.
• Ensuring accurate documentation of care provided. 

For further information please contact Erin Jacka Clinical Manager via email - Erin.Jacka@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella