Port-Vila
Aged Care
Healthcare Improvement and Services • Part-time
Job Description
mployment Opportunity
Assistant in Nursing (AIN) – Home Care
HIS Healthcare Improvement and Services (HIS) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to provide home-based care for an elderly patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Essential Requirements
* Able to communicate effectively in English (and French if possible).
* Passionate about caring for elderly people.
* Honest, reliable, and respectful.
* Willing to learn and work to an international standard of care.
* Not afraid of challenges and able to work independently while following instructions.
* Able to maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
What We Offer
* Initial training and ongoing supervision by a Registered Nurse.
* Competitive salary.
* Transport and communication allowance.
* Opportunity to develop valuable healthcare skills.
* Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided as the service develops.
Organisation Description
About HIS Healthcare Improvement and Services (HIS)
HIS Healthcare Improvement and Services is a Vanuatu-based healthcare service providing professional clinical, nursing, and healthcare support services to individuals, families, businesses, and partner organisations. Our services focus on improving quality of care through home-based healthcare, clinical education, rehabilitation support, community health, and capacity building. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care while supporting the development of local healthcare workers through training and professional supervision.
Selection Criteria
Essential
* Good spoken and written English.
* Compassionate, patient, and respectful when caring for elderly people.
* Honest, reliable, and punctual.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
* Willing to learn and work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
* Physically fit and able to assist with mobility and personal care.
* Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
* Comfortable working independently in a home environment.
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills for completing care records.
Desirable
* Previous experience caring for an elderly person, family member, or person with a disability.
* First Aid or healthcare training (not essential).
* Valid driver's licence (advantage but not essential).
* Resides In Port-Vila
* Willing to attend ongoing training and competency assessments.
Personal Attributes
* Caring and empathetic.
* Calm under pressure.
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
* Respectful of cultural values and family preferences.
* Willing to accept feedback and continuously improve.
Requirements
- Essential
- * Good spoken and written English.
- * Compassionate, patient, and respectful when caring for elderly people.
- * Honest, reliable, and punctual.
- * Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- * Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- * Willing to learn and work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- * Physically fit and able to assist with mobility and personal care.
- * Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- * Comfortable working independently in a home environment.
- * Basic literacy and numeracy skills for completing care records.
- Desirable
- * Previous experience caring for an elderly person, family member, or person with a disability.
- * First Aid or healthcare training (not essential).
- * Valid driver's licence (advantage but not essential).