Patient Care Assistant/ Nursing Assistant

Emergency Department

Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup

• Permanent part time and full-time positions: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

The Position:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team. As a Nursing Assistant at Joondalup Health Campus you are responsible for the delivery of high quality patient care to a diverse range of patients.

We are looking for a Nursing Assistant who thrives in working within a multidisciplinary team and will be committed to upholding and promoting the Ramsay Way core values.

Principal Responsibilities to include (but not limited to):

• Assists with patient care.
• Provides support in resuscitation situations under the supervision and guidance of the Registered Nurse
• Assists patients with meals and/or refreshments under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Observes agitated or confused and wandering patients as required
• Assists with the presentation and maintenance of a tidy, safe environment, including the making of beds and presentation of patients’ bed areas
• Performs cleaning and restocking tasks as directed
• Promotes and adheres to Occupational Safety and Health guidelines within JHC
• Maintains effective communication and functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Assists with the safe transport, transfer and positioning of patients within boundaries of training and skill level.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrates commitment to uphold and promote the Ramsay Way core values
• Recent relevant experience in an acute health care setting
• Successful completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care)
• Good problem solving and analytical, organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Proven ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team
• Must be able to accommodate flexible shift patterns including AM, PM and night duty shifts.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About the Hospital

Joondalup Health Campus, (JHC) is a 725-bed facility owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator. Treating both public and private patients, JHC provides comprehensive acute medical care to the community within Perth’s rapidly expanding northern corridor.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For More Information:

Please contact Simon McIntosh, 94009010 email: mcintoshs@ramsayhealth.com.au