Assistant In Nursing | Reproductive & Sexual Health | Newington

Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW.  As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses, and other professionals.

Your benefits

• Reproductive and sexual health focused scope of practice
• Access to salary packaging ($15,900pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650pa) increasing your fortnightly take home pay
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Learning & development support

Modern clinical facilities

• Multidisciplinary team
• Comprehensive clinical support structures
• Fully accredited against the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values
• FPA is a pro-choice organisation Family Planning Australia

About you

You are a compassionate and reliable Assistant in Nursing looking to grow their career in reproductive and sexual health. A highly motivated individual with a patient centred care focus, a strong attention to details and safety focus. You are able to communicate effectively and have the ability to engage with other people of all levels with a non-judgmental and empowering manner.

Position Overview

• Permanent part time (16 hours per week)
• Newington location (must be able to travel across our metropolitan clinics if required)

The AIN plays an important role in supporting the operation of Family Planning Australia (FPA) clinics. This is a multi-faceted role which is responsible for providing clinical supports to the organisation including assisting medical officers and registered nurses with the care of clients.

The position is also responsible for the provision of high quality reception services and administration support to clients, visitors, clinical and non-clinical staff to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the centre.

The AIN works within the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services which are safe, effective and client centred.

To Apply

Click here to access the full Position Description

Contact Rebecca Cannell on rebeccac@fpnsw.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Your application must include a:

• Resume (CV); and
• Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application. 

We encourage applicants to submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description as soon as possible.  We will be reviewing applications regularly, interviewing and placing candidates on an ongoing basis, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

Selection Criteria
Essential 

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of infection control
• Demonstrated ability to support clients and provide assistance during clinical procedures
• Current CPR certificate
• Sound computer skills, including MS Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to provide reception and administrative support including billing, cash handling and reconciliation
• Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high level customer service skills, including conflict resolution
• High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
• Ability to perform tasks under the direction of the clinician with minimal supervision, as well as within a broader team
• Must have Australian working rights

Desirable

• Current NSW driver’s license
• Experience in a clinical/primary health care setting including use of, or willingness to develop competency in, the use of autoclaves and medical appointment booking systems
• Experience working with priority populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, LGBTQ people and/or culturally and linguistically diverse people

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement
• Immunisation/vaccination requirements apply