ABOUT THE ROLE
As an AIN, you will provide direct care activities to residents in accordance with the nursing care plan/routine and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse following facility requirement and protocols. Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with patient care interventions as directed. Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required. Communicate effectively with residents and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Assistants in nursing work within a plan of care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse and within the limits of the Assistant in Nursing position
Assistants in Nursing retain responsibility for their own actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all allocated functions
Assistants in Nursing practice in accordance with NSW Health guidelines, the position description and local policy and protocol
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the delivery of the following direct care activities as allocated by a Registered Nurse;
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- Showering, bathing, sponging
- Repositioning, pressure area and skin care
- Hair washing, shaving
- Mouth and denture care
- Eye and ear care
- Assistance with toileting
- Provision, removal and cleaning of bedpans and urinals
- General ward ambulation and support mobilisation as per plan of care
- Reinforce instructions on use of aids for mobility or care as detailed in plan of care, where appropriate
- Assist with positioning, posture maintenance and comfort
- Application of anti thromboemboletic stockings
- Simple wound dressings
- Last offices/care of the deceased
- Maintain the appearance and function of equipment such as lifting and mobilising aids, pressure reducing mattresses and other clinical devices used in nursing interventions
- Change and make up occupied and unoccupied beds
- Promote and maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents, staff and visitors
Assist in the collection of clinical data as allocated by a Registered Nurse:
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- Residents’ weight, eating and drinking status
- Specific residents’ observations
- Nursing admission (not nursing history or assessment)
- Physical and psychological status and responses during the course of interactions within scope of knowledge, and report changes to the Registered Nurse
- Report abnormal observations to the appropriate Registered Nurse immediately
- Document residents’ responses to direct care/assistance given, include in progress notes and clinical records in accordance with the plan of care and organisational protocols
QUALIFICATIONS
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- A current Certificate III or IV in Individual Support
- First Aid Certificate
- A National Police check issued in the last 12 months
- A minimum of three COVID vaccinations
HOW TO PROCEED
To be eligible for this role, all applicants must have legal rights to work and live in Australia and must have a strong enthusiasm to continue their career within the industry as we all do!
Please express your interest by emailing your resume to: hr@wecarewellness.com.au
