Assistant in Nursing

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated individuals to the role of Assistant in Nursing. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time appointments, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. To be considered for this role, you MUST hold a Certificate III qualification in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) .  Undergraduate Registered Nurse pathway AINs and Cert III Health Service Assistants (Aged Care) are not eligible to apply.   Position Profile:  As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver general patient care to patients under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse or Midwife. You will perform the primary function of an Assistant in Nursing as defined in the Assistant in Nursing Policy MP 0080/18 (January 2022) and WA Health Assistant in Nursing Duties Policy (March 2022).  Positions are available in various departments including general wards, perioperative, intensive care unit, emergency department, mental health and dialysis. Area Profile:  Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine. Fremantle Hospital is a specialist hospital service, with 264 beds. Fremantle Hospital plays a vital role in supporting the tertiary services of Fiona Stanley Hospital and in the ongoing delivery of services to patients within the South Metropolitan Health Service. We offer a range of services including mental health, aged care, rehabilitation and elective surgical. Employment at Fremantle Hospital offers a rewarding career, boasting an internationally renowned reputation in patient care, teaching, and nursing. Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. The South Metropolitan Health Service encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Access to generous salary packaging arrangements Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances For further information click here. Want to know more?  We encourage you to contact the Nursing Corporate Nurse Manager on 08 6152 1344 or email FSFHG.NursingRecruit@health.wa.gov.au. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS As part of the on-line application process, applicants are requested to answer all applicant questions and provide: A Curriculum Vitae (CV) Copy of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) Certified copy of photo ID Names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. One of whom must be a current line manager. Additional attachments required with your application: If you are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident   please attach copy of your Australian Citizenship or Visa. If you are not an Australian Citizen or permanent resident   please attach a copy of your Visa. 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. Please Note:  a copy of the application questions is attached to help you prepare and complete the questions on-line. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Are you Eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. 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 criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Some positions filled via this vacancy are 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. This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:   The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.   Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.  Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/01/2025. 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.