AIN Assistant in Nursing - Mental Health SA Health Job reference: 890443
Location: 5041 - DAW PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Repat Health Precinct - Repat Neuro-Behavioural UnitSalary $57,373 - $59,072 p.a. (pro rata) AIN | Part Time, OngoingJoin compassionate and caring team at the Repat Neuro-Behavioural Unit! The RNBU will provide high quality, compassionate, relationship-centred care to consumers living with dementia who experience associated behavioural and psychological symptoms at very severe to extreme levels. These consumers will have specialised needs that make them initially not able to be supported in mainstream aged care environments, with a goal of the unit being successful transfer to a less specialised long term setting. The care model places the person at the centre of individualised care including strong engagement with carers and loved ones both upon entry into the Unit and throughout the consumer journey.
About the Role: Providing compassionate relationship centred nursing care to consumers that involves carers and building knowledge of the consumer and carer as individuals and as a network of relationships which provide human connection.Participating in caring conversations and completing care tasks within their scope of practice which are underpinned by courage, connecting emotionally, being curious, collaborating, considering perspectives, compromising and celebrating aspects about individuals and practices that we value.Assisting nurses in routine tasks with patients associated with the activities of daily living.Ensuring supervision of patients in activity areas throughout the course of the shift.Please note: Working across a 7-day rotating roster in 6-hour shifts, both early and late shifts.
About you: To hold a Certificate III or IV in one of the following health related disciplines:Basic Health CareAged CareHealth Services Assistance: (Qualifications to include elective units recommended for AIN Acute care);Or such other nationally recognised courses approved within the healthcare setting by full agreement of DHA and the ANMF.Experience with caring for patients with dementia.Demonstrated commitment to high quality, compassionate, relationship-centred care to consumers living with dementia who experience associated behavioural and psychological symptoms at very severe to extreme levels.Want To Know More? Contact: Ruth Kamau - Nurse Consultant on (08) 7117 5700 or ******
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 29th December 2024
Attachments: P41689 Assistant in Nursing - Role DescriptionAustralian applicant guidelinesApplicant Information: We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 890443
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