Assistant In Nursing

Assistant in Nursing

Peninsula Private Hospital is seeking motivated individuals to work in a dynamic and fulfilling role as an Assistant in Nursing within our busy hospital. This a casual role and the successful applicant must be available to work a range of shifts and have the ability to be flexible.

• Work alongside passionate, collaborative professionals
• Inclusive, values‑led workplace
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided

About the role

Enthusiastic self-starter with a calm and supportive disposition? Do these characteristics describe you? Peninsula Private Hospital are seeking an enthusiastic individual with an excellent understanding of WH&S, who is focused on providing an efficient and safe shift and be able to respond to daily operational changes with a supportive and calm disposition.

Peninsula Private is a 62-bed acute and rehabilitation hospital with 4 operating theatres and 2 day procedure rooms, located on the idyllic Redcliffe Peninsula. Specialties include orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and internal medicine and the delivery of leading rehabilitation services and programs on the Brisbane northside.

Key Responsibilities

• Have great communication skills to cultivate a friendly environment for patients
• Have sound knowledge in WH&S and physical ability to perform the role
• Commit to our Safe Values
• Have excellent time management
• Be comfortable with competing priorities and flexible to change
• Be a supportive and engaging team member to support all assigned work tasks
• Assist nurses or hospital staff in carrying out patient care duties
• Assess patients using therapeutic skills
• Answering patient/visitor/customer enquiries

Essential Criteria

• Certificate III/IV (from an approved training provider) in Community and Health Services, Personal Carer
• Excellent ability to plan and prioritise work
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience as an Assistant in Nursing desired

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network

• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives .