Nursing Attendant - Ward 4 WB

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent part-time position (64 hours per fortnight - 0.8 EFT)
• Salary Package:  $48,002.02 + Superannuation
• Central location at The Alfred
• Excellent Staff Benefits

About us

Ward 4 West B (4WB) is a 28 bed mixed trauma, orthopaedic and general specialty ward located at The Alfred Hospital. A wide range of medical services are provided on site to care for the acutely unwell patient cohort that 4WB sees. The multidisciplinary team on 4WB works collaboratively to deliver safe holistic care by developing evidence-based plans and progressing patient recovery and discharge back into the community. 

About the role

The role of the AIN is to provide support to the nursing team in the delivery of safe and quality patient-centred care. The AIN must work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse at all times, within their level of education and assessed competencies and under clearly defined role parameters. The main objectives of this role are:

• To participate in delegated person-centred care delivery relating to patient activities of daily living, ensuring that the personal needs and comfort of patients is maintained
• To assist in providing a safe patient environment, including additional direction patient supervision and assistance when required
• To enhance patient recovery by assisting with patient bed positioning, transfers, ambulation and other care activities as outlined in the AIN-specific duty list (see position description)
• Within the scope of the AIN role, providing general support to nursing staff on the ward and escalating any identified issues and concerns, to ensure effective and efficient care delivery

About you

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute) or willingness to undertake additional units if required
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an multidisciplinary team
• A willingness to contribute to quality patient care
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and complete tasks and activities as delegated by the supervising registered nurse within the required timeframe
• Awareness of scope of practice and seek support from nursing staff wherever required

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging and Novated Leasing
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Staff car parking (subject to availability) 

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Cam Do, 4 West B Nurse Manager on 9076 3249.

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 11th April 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au