HEALTH & AGED CARE

JOB DESCRIPTION: Also known as a Medical Assistant (Defence). Provides nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Registration or licensing is required. LOCATIONS: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales) TASKS INCLUDE: Assessing, planning and implementing nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards. Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as administering medications, and monitoring responses to treatments and care plans. Assisting registered nurses and other team members to coordinate and evaluate care provided. Promoting and assisting in health education activities for the prevention of ill health. Bathing, feeding, changing and settling newborn infants. Providing advice and training on infant care to parents of newborn infants. Providing emotional support to parents of newborn infants. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Overall band score of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent), with a score of at least 4.5 in each of the test components. NOTE: You are exempt from needing to prove English language proficiency if you are regarded as an "exempt applicant". See our "English Language Requirements" page to learn if this applies to you. QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A level of skill commensurate with AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse is required. SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT? Yes. Your qualifications and/or experience needs to be assessed and certified by the relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification. The relevant Skills Assessing Authority for this role: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Visit https://www.anmac.org.au/skilled-migration-services for more information.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Also known as a Nursing Support Worker. Provides limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff. LOCATIONS: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales) TASKS INCLUDE: Assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating. Assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs. Participating in planning the care of individuals. Following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems. Observing and reporting changes in patients' condition, and reporting complaints about care. Assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivering medications. Providing direct support and assistance to therapists. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Overall score of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum individual band scores of: - 5.0 for Speaking and Listening - 4.5 for Reading and Writing NOTE: You are exempt from needing to prove English language proficiency if you are regarded as an "exempt applicant". See our "English Language Requirements" page to learn if this applies to you. QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A level of skill commensurate with AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Note: some roles within this occupation are at ANZSCO Skill Level 3. SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT? Yes. Your qualifications and/or experience needs to be assessed and certified by the relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification. The relevant Skills Assessing Authority for this role: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Visit https://www.anmac.org.au/skilled-migration-services/direct-care-skills-assessment for more information.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides routine personal care services to people in a range of health care facilities or in a person's home. LOCATIONS: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales) TASKS INCLUDE: Assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating. Assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs. Participating in planning the care of individuals. Following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems. Observing and reporting changes in patients' condition, and reporting complaints about care. Assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivering medications. Providing direct support and assistance to therapists. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Overall score of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum individual band scores of: - 5.0 for Speaking and Listening - 4.5 for Reading and Writing NOTE: You are exempt from needing to prove English language proficiency if you are regarded as an "exempt applicant". See our "English Language Requirements" page to learn if this applies to you. QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A level of skill commensurate with AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Note: some roles within this occupation are at ANZSCO Skill Level 3. SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT? Yes. Your qualifications and/or experience needs to be assessed and certified by the relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification. The relevant Skills Assessing Authority for this role: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Visit https://www.anmac.org.au/skilled-migration-services/direct-care-skills-assessment for more information.