This is a Assistant in Nursing role with Metro South Health based in South Brisbane, QLD, AU Metro South Health Role Seniority - junior More about the Assistant in Nursing role at Metro South Health Join a Collaborative Orthopaedic Team Delivering Compassionate Patient Care Join Ward 2A Orthopaedic Unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane as a Temporary Part-Time Assistant in Nursing, supporting Registered Nurses to deliver compassionate, person-centred care within a specialised orthopaedic inpatient service. About This Role Your new role: As An Assistant In Nursing In Ward 2A Orthopaedic Unit, You Will Support Registered Nurses In Delivering Person-centred Care And Assist With Daily Ward Operations By Assisting Registered Nurses with the delivery of delegated patient care and daily nursing activities Observing patients and reporting changes in condition to support care planning and evaluation Supporting a safe and comfortable patient environment through routine ward duties and equipment checks Assisting with the maintenance of clinical supplies, restocking and general ward organisation Contributing to a positive team culture through effective communication and teamwork Escalating patient concerns promptly and working within established clinical guidelines and procedures About You You are a compassionate and reliable team member who delivers quality patient care and works well within a collaborative healthcare team with: A genuine commitment to providing respectful, patient-centred care The ability to work under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses Strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and colleagues Flexibility and reliability to work across a rotating roster of shifts A proactive approach to teamwork and maintaining a safe ward environment A Certificate III relevant to the clinical area (highly regarded) Willingness to learn new systems including the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Check out our quick tips and application essentials! What We Can Offer You Flexible working arrangements that support work–life balance where operationally possible The opportunity to work within a highly specialised orthopaedic inpatient unit A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment Access to ongoing learning, training and career development opportunities You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs. About Us Princess Alexandra Hospital: The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is a tertiary health care centre providing care in most major adult specialties. We provide world class health care to Brisbane City's southern suburbs across emergency, medical, mental health and surgical services, including liver and kidney transplant. We are nationally recognised for our expertise in trauma management and organ transplants and are one of Australia's leading academic and research health centres. The PAH as a major medical research precinct hosts Australia's most advanced medical research facility, the Translational Research Institute (TRI) as well as a new Clinical Research Facility for the discoveries made at TRI to be trialed in a safe clinical environment. We're expanding our hospital to make sure everyone gets the care they need. We're adding more beds, modernising our buildings, and improving our spaces to treat kidney and cancer patients with all new services and facilities planned to open by 2027. INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We are better together. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Metro South Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Assisting with patient care Observing and reporting Maintaining a safe environment Key Strengths ❤️ Compassionate patient care ️ Communication skills Teamwork Certificate III in relevant clinical area Flexibility Willingness to learn EMR A Final Note: This is a role with Metro South Health not with Hatch.
