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Assistant Nurse

Terry — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:35:40 +0000

Assistant Nurse or Nursing Assistant is the fastest growing field in the world. Government economists anticipate that the job growth for the position of an assistant nurse will increase faster than the average for all careers. The field of nurse assistant should be steady as the elderly population increases. It requires people who have passion for serving the humankind. The person taking up this career is no less than a professional nurse and performs almost the same duties as performed by a certified nurse. Nurses in a health care institute whether it be a clinic or a hospital cannot manage the patients alone, they require some helping hand and that is where the assistant nurse comes into play. The assistant nurse must be well versed with basic medical procedures and should also be able to make quick observations of a patient’s condition and report that information back to the nurse. The nurses in prodigious hospitals don’t have enough time to spend with patients and as a result the assistant nurses form the “eyes and ears” of the nurses. Assistant nurses are divided into two classes: - Unlicensed Assistant Nurse and Licensed (Certified) Assistant Nurse. Assistant Nurse Unlicensed Unlicensed assistant nurse [...]

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Nursing Assistant

Terry — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:40:27 +0000

The nursing assistant staff play an important role in health care facilities where they support the Enrolled and Registered Nurses to perform day to day operations within the facility. Nursing assistants provide patients with respect to their basic needs such as hygiene, feeding and dressing them. The level of assistance depends on the physical and mental capacity of each patient. In addition, the nurse assistant staff are a very useful resource for the senior nursing and medical staff. The nurse assistant basically serves the role as an extra set of hands to relieve some hospital duties often required in the personal management of the patients. Nursing assistants generally work eight to twelve hour shifts in hospitals and nursing homes on a day, afternoon and night shift roster. Certified nursing assistant staff are entitled to a decent salary which, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, typically earn between $9 and $13 per hour, with those on the higher end of the scale earning $15 to $25 per hour. Nursing assistants can also get extra pay for overtime work, such as filling in for other nursing assistants who are on annual or sick leave, public holidays and late shift allowances. [...]

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Assistant In Nursing Jobs Queensland Australia

Terry — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:38:50 +0000

Are you the right person for the job? When applying for assistant in nursing jobs you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key attributes. Within the context of the responsibilities described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Ability to understand and assist patients to achieve their “activities of daily living”. Ability to organise delegated workload. Ability to work within a team environment. Ability to use communication and interpersonal skills to meet patient needs. Qualifications/Professional registration/Other requirements There are no mandatory requirements for this position however possession of a Certificate 3 in Aged Care is considered highly desirable. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties. Assistant in Nursing Job Details Role title: Assistant In Nursing Status: (Permanent/Temporary) (Full-time/ Part-Time) (Casual) Casual Position (several positions available) Unit/Branch: Nursing Services Division/District: Wide Bay Health Service District Location: Childers Multipurpose Health Service Classification level: Nurse Grade 1 Salary level: $27.61 – $30.53 p.h. About The Organisation Queensland Health’s mission is [...]

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Assistant In Nursing AIN

Terry — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:55:30 +0000

There has never been a better time in today’s economic society to commence a career as an Assistant in Nursing AIN. Major hospitals and nursing homes have a huge demand for AIN’s to join the nursing teams to meet the ever growing numbers of their high care clients. Government accredited Nurse training agencies have been located in all major areas with Universities and Colleges now providing both formal classroom and online training courses. A Certificate III qualification is the basic qualification required when applying for employment as an Assistant in Nursing AIN. To continue vocational training will provide the holder of a Certificate III a very sound resume supporting the ongoing development of skills and knowledge that is required when working in clinical care. Once a position is secured, the institution will often continue to provide on the job training as well as formal courses to increase the knowledge base and clinical practice of an Assistant in Nursing. Assistant in Nursing AIN – Team Development It is the team development often provided by hospitals and nursing homes that AIN“s are nurtured to form a secure working partnership with other Clinical staff and providers. It is therefore in the interests of [...]

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Assistant in Nursing Training Programs

Terry — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:39:35 +0000

Assistant in Nursing Training Programs Assistant in Nursing specialists provide care to patient’s by providing to them their basic needs and providing hands on assistance to nursing and medical staff. Often these positions are found in hospitals and nursing home catering for aged care. When you have made the decision to enter this rewarding and satisfying career, you will find several options open to you to choose your Assistant in Nursing training programs for certification. Each state requires AIN’s to hold certification with each state’s health department to prove that they have completed the Assistant in Nursing training programs required for the position or area they wish to work in, such as a major hospital or nursing home. Often, further training in modules provided to Assistant in Nursing staff are required on a Federal level to meet Medicare requirements. This additional module is a requirement that AIN’s have had ninety hours of training with an additional eighteen hours of training in clinical care. Each state has different Assistant in Nursing training programs requirements however, most are very close to each other in what those requirements exactly are. The training in some states can be delivered in a short period of [...]

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Assistant In Nursing Training Program

Terry — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:39:48 +0000

The assistant in nursing training program is based upon the Australian Qualifications Framework that require AIN’s to hold the minimum qualification of a Certificate III based upon the national competency standards of the Community Health Services. As part of the health team the assistant in nursing staff support the enrolled and registered nurses. This support will include providing basic clinical care under the nurses direction. This clinical care can include taking blood pressure. The assistant in nursing training program includes the basic science behind blood pressure and details the reasons why this is an important procedure in monitoring a patients health. The training will also include how to obtain the blood pressure readings and where to record those readings on the patient chart. Often patients will require hands on assistance to maintain their hygiene and this means showering patients, drying them, hair care and oral hygiene. Part of the training will teach you how to set about this task in a proven way that maximises your time and achieves the desired outcome. Assistant In Nursing Training Program Modules Manual handling training is a big component of any assistant in nursing training program as AIN’s are dealing with the patients daily. [...]

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Certified Assistant in Nursing Requirements for Certification

Terry — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:37:55 +0000

Certified Assistant in Nursing The basic certification required for an accredited certified Assistant in Nursing is possession of a Certificate III in Aged Care and/or Certificate III in Health Services. Holding a certificate under Health Services certifies the Assistant in Nursing staff are competent to work under the direct supervision of Clinical Nursing staff. The AIN will have a hand on role providing acute nursing care to patients recovering from major illness of surgery. Certificate III in Aged Care entitles the Assistant in Nursing staff to work in Aged Care, private homes, schools, a workplace and residential facilities under the supervision of an Enrolled or Registered Nurse. Assistant in Nursing staff assist the enrolled and registered nurses in the provision of health care for patients and residents. AIN’s form part of the nursing team. It is the role of the nursing team to continually assess individual patient care plans and delivering of a high standard of health care to the patient. Certified Assistant in Nursing Requirements To ensure the delivery of health care is safely administered, all nursing staff need to have the appropriate training and certification. Holding a Certificate III meets the Australian Standards Framework that uses national competency [...]

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The Role Of A Certified Assistant In Nursing

Terry — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:12:19 +0000

To know the role of a certified assistant in nursing or certified nursing assistant there are a few things you should know first to help you consider and exciting career as a nurse working in the health field. There is no doubt that this basic entry level into nursing can lead you to full time employment with an opportunity to advance to an enrolled or registered nurse. The role of a Certified Assistant in Nursing or Certified AIN are that they form a part of the health care professionals who assist in providing basic care for patients. As a certified assistant in nursing your role will be to help dress, feed, bathe and check patients vital signs. A certified assistant in nursing works in various environments including aged care homes, health and adult care facilities. Nursing assistants may also be hired for private and domestic care. It is very common for families with an elderly family member to contract the services of a certified assistant in nursing to help them care for their loved one. A certified nursing assistant is an indispensable component to any nursing team and provide personal support and specialized care to patients. When performing the role [...]

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Free Assistant in Nursing Training

Terry — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:10:19 +0000

We have received many emails asking about free Assistant in Nursing training. We believe that the same principles in Australia would be applicable to any part of the world where you can source free assistant in nursing training. We have taken on a huge research campaign to locate any organizations in Australia that will provide free training. The result was basically all the same. We have discovered that dedicated training Agencies who provide the accredited training courses for Assistant in Nursing have to out-source and pay the Facilitators or trainers, a hourly rate for their expertise and time. Not only that, but the Agencies have administrative costs in running each training course and the associated paper work such as, examinations, course material, correspondence and ultimately the Certification process. This basically meant that free assistant in nursing training was not an option for a dedicated training agency. However, we have been successful in speaking with Employment Agencies. Those on unemployment benefits can approach their employment agency, such as Mission Australia and the like, and request consideration for them to pay the assistant nursing training course fees. The Government of Australia has many fee based assistance schemes and such a scheme that [...]

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Assistant in Nursing Position Description

Terry — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:25:35 +0000

Assistant in Nursing Position Job Description A typical Assistant in Nursing position description profile is offered by all health institutions and describe the basic requirements the employer is looking for in applicants for the position. This is actually a blessing in disguise to employees as they know exactly the parameters that they are to work in. It is by having the Assistant in Nursing position description at hand and to work to, that ensures all AIN’s work within the capabilities and not stray outside of those capabilities by performing work that does not form part of the profile. The following is a typical position description for Certified Assistant in Nursing positions descriptions region wide: Assistant in Nursing Position Description Assistant in Nursing Position Title: AIN Key Responsibilities: To be familiar with and practice the values, objective, policies and procedures of the Facility To promote the Facility to residents, relatives and members of the public To maintain all aspects of confidentiality relating to the residents and any policies or procedures at the Facility To participate in the effective day to day management of the nursing home, including maintenance of care levels, as they apply to all residents. Duties Description: Have a [...]

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AIN – Assistant in Nursing Training

Terry — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:14:42 +0000

AIN’s are a major component to any nursing team providing personal support and clinical care to patients. It is the Assistant in Nursing who is the one by the nurses side providing support to the nurse when providing care to the patients. Under the supervision of the nurse, the assistant in nursing will provide to the patients their basic care. Once you have completed your assistant in nursing training and been presented with your Certificate III you will feel confident and empowered to meet these demands. Typically the assistant nursing training you will participate in will include being able to take blood pressure and record on the patient care chart your findings. You will learn to check vital signs such as breathing difficulties, changes in demeanor, colour of skin and other signs that might require alerting clinical staff. As part of the duties for an Assistant in Nursing you will be involved in moving patients both in and out of bed, a chair or shower. Manual handling training is provided to ensure you can perform this system of work in complete safety to both you and the patient. Such training will include manual handling training using methods and techniques such [...]

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