Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Placement Experience
Hospitality Experience
Certifications And Checks
Additional References
Timeline
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Nija Basnet

Kensington,Australia

Summary

Compassionate and motivated student nurse currently completing a Diploma of Nursing, with 11+ months of academic and clinical experience. Proven skills in delivering person-centred care, particularly in aged care settings. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities gained through healthcare placements and hospitality roles. Seeking an Enrolled Nurse position to support holistic care and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Nurse

Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, SA
07.2025 - 08.2025

Nursing Placement(180 hrs)

  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
  • Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Student Nurse - Aged Care Placement

ACH Group Kapara
Glenelg South, SA
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted with personal care and daily living tasks.
  • Maintained privacy, dignity, and comfort.
  • Completed documentation (e.g., bowel charts, fluid intake).
  • Monitored vital signs and followed manual handling protocols.
  • Encouraged social and physical engagement.

Community Support Worker

Always Care
Hara Hills, SA
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: In-Home Support
  • Supported client goals and emotional needs.
  • Assisted with documentation and risk assessments.
  • Promoted independence and community participation.
  • Built rapport while respecting cultural and personal needs.
  • In-Home Support

Education

Diploma of Nursing - undefined

Open Colleges School of Health
Adelaide, SA
08.2026

Diploma of Community Services - undefined

Southern Academy of Health Sciences
Haymarket, NSW
01.2023

Skills

  • Person-Centred & Culturally Safe Care
  • Infection Control & Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Effective Communication & Teamwork
  • Documentation & Charting
  • Multitasking
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Pain assessment
  • Mobility assistance
  • Catheter care
  • Wound management
  • Care plan management

Languages

English
Hindi
Nepali

Placement Experience

  • Student Nurse - Aged Care Placement, ACH Group Kapara, Glenelg South, SA, 2024-12-01, 2024-12-31, 80, Assisted with personal care and daily living tasks., Maintained privacy, dignity, and comfort., Completed documentation (e.g., bowel charts, fluid intake)., Monitored vital signs and followed manual handling protocols., Encouraged social and physical engagement.

Community Support Worker, Always Care - In-Home Support, Hara Hills, SA, 2022-11-01, 2022-12-31, 80, Supported client goals and emotional needs., Assisted with documentation and risk assessments., Promoted independence and community participation., Built rapport while respecting cultural and personal needs.

  • Student Nurse- Royal Adelaide Hospital , port rd Adelaide SA 5000 28/7/2025- 24/8/2025 (180 hrs), clinical skills such as taking vital signs, providing wound care, assisting with personal care, safely administering medications under supervision, managing time effectively, communicating with the team, and recognising patient deterioration while maintaining professional standards.

Hospitality Experience

  • Barista, Hello Sarnie, Adelaide, SA, 2022-01-01, ongoing
  • Barista/FOH, Sublime Cafe, 2024-01-01, ongoing
  • Barista/All Rounder, Grass Roots Cafe, Adelaide, SA, 2019-01-01, 2021-12-31

Certifications And Checks

  • First Aid & CPR
  • Manual Handling
  • NHHI Hand Hygiene
  • Police Check
  • DHS Clearances (Aged Care, Vulnerable, Children, NDIS)

Additional References

Available on request.

Timeline

Student Nurse

Royal Adelaide Hospital
07.2025 - 08.2025

Student Nurse - Aged Care Placement

ACH Group Kapara
12.2024 - 12.2024

Community Support Worker

Always Care
11.2022 - 12.2022

Diploma of Nursing - undefined

Open Colleges School of Health

Diploma of Community Services - undefined

Southern Academy of Health Sciences
Nija Basnet