Assistant In Nursing

Afternoon and/or nights permanent part-time or casual shifts are available to suit your lifestyle. Those who can work night shifts are highly encouraged to apply.

Working as part of a team, the Assistant in Nursing (AIN) is responsible for aiding in the smooth running of Residental Care and the delivery of care and services to residents by assisting in all areas of activities of daily living and personal care in accordance with the resident’s needs, values, and preferences.

As an AIN you will work under the direction of the Registered Nurses (RN) and empower residents to maintain their own well-being and independence. You understand the importance of the impact you can make through your relationships with our residents. You demonstrate our core Sona® (happiness) values and bring happiness, person-centered care, and trust in every interaction you have with residents their families, your team, and our community. 

BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.

At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.

We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) ethos and enhance our employee’s wellness through the following employee benefits:

• Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Accrue a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it. 
• Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
• Professional Wellness:  Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
• Financial Wellness: access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our Lifeworks EAP and wellbeing portal!

Essential 

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support or Nursing student with Aged Care placement and experience as an AIN. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including an ability to communicate effectively with team members, residents, and their family members in a compassionate and empowering manner.
• Demonstrated digital literacy skills to utilise tablet devices or computers
• Demonstrated competence in the provision of contemporary nursing care, and documentation skills 
• Effective time management skills
• Strength to cope with the physical demands of this position

Desirable 

• Experience or training in manual handling techniques
• Experience or training in dementia
• Flexibility to work various shifts across the roster
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC. 
• Second language skills will be well regarded

Position Requirements

• National Police Check clearance which allows working unsupervised
• Flu vaccination (seasonal)
• COVID-19 vaccination (triple)

How to apply

Please apply by attaching:

• A cover letter introducing yourself and why you want to work for BallyCara
• A current CV or Resume
• Answering our shortlisting questions

We encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds. Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Please apply immediately as interviews will commence upon receipt of applications.