CRVCID 745092

This recruitment process offers a Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time, appointments.

We currently have 1.0 FTE available.

South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led. Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Assistants in Nursing (AIN) to join our healthcare team. In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality care and support to residents, helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Join our Home Hospital team and deliver care where patients feel most comfortable in their own homes.

The successful applicant/(s) shall be part of a multidisciplinary team delivers quality evidence-based nursing care to patients under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse/Midwife. Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care. Performs the primary function of an AIN as defined in Assistant in Nursing Policy MP 0080/18 and within site and area health guidelines and policies.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Wendy Watson , A/Nurse Unit Manager - Home Hospital on 0478 277 510 

About us

Our Home Hospital service enables eligible patients to be transferred home and receive hospital standard care to complete their recovery. The service is managed by the SMHS Community Services program and was formerly known as Hospital in the Home (HITH).

The Home Hospital service:

• enables you to receive safe, quality care in the comfort of your home or occasionally at our one of our Home Hospital clinics
• can reduce your length of hospital stay
• lessens the likelihood you will need emergency hospital care related to your condition.

Application and assessment support

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Wendy Watson , A/Nurse Unit Manager - Home Hospital on 0478 277 510 

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

How to apply

Your application should include:

1. A copy of your current CV
2. A statement addressing the suitability criteria, and specifically the Essential Criteria in the JDF in no more than 2-3 pages
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. Please note referees may be contacted as part of the initial assessment process.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
 
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
• Flexible working arrangements      
• Flexible leave arrangements      
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here. 

 
Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 
 
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
 
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
 https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
 
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 
  
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED