Assistant In Nursing

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings,

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.Eligibility to Apply:  Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other Conditions: 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. 

This position 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

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 30/06/2022. 

Position Profile: We are looking to appoint motivated, enthusiastic Assistants in Nursing to join Fiona Stanley Hospital and provide patient care in the areas of Emergency, Acute and Aged Care. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will deliver general patient care 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 Operational Directive – Assistants in Nursing – Duties and Competencies – 0157/08.

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.

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

Selection Criteria:  Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).