Assistant in Nursing
Core
Support nursing and midwifery teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care in an acute care environment by performing delegated duties under supervision.
Role type
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Builds
Patient care services within acute care wards
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, patient hygiene, feeding assistance, patient transport, vital signs observation, documentation, infection control
Preferred skills
Recent experience in acute healthcare, willingness to accept feedback
Technologies
Hoists, mobility aids, manual handling equipment
Responsibilities
Perform general hygiene (showering, bed baths), assist with toileting and feeding, mobilize and transport patients, record observations and intake/output, maintain patient rooms and equipment
Seniority
Entry-level / Support staff