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Assistant in Nursing
Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility, Rural Hospitals Service Group, Charters Towers
Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for people living from Mackay up to the Torres Strait and out to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce. Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 1 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV634431 |
| Closing date | 22-May-2025 |
| Job duration | Casual - several casual positions available. |
| Contact person | Cameron Hopkins |
| Contact details | (07) 4787 5996 Access the National Relay Service |
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Assistant in Nursing
Vacancy: Casual - several Casual positions available.
Location: Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility / Rural Hospitals Service Group / Charters Towers
Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) and is located at Charters Towers.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary range: $41.50 to $45.44 p.h. (Nurse Grade 1 Band 1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration:
- Highly Desirable: Applicants who meet one of the following criteria are considered highly desirable:
- Hold a relevant Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistant or equivalent, or
- Successful completion of the first semester full-time equivalent Diploma of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies, or
- Successful completion of the first year full-time equivalent undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies.
- Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or a NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Cameron Hopkins on (07) 4787 5996.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV634431
Applications close: Thursday, 22 May 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
NG1(1) Assistant in Nursing - Charters Towers (RHSG) 30468118 (Word, 447KB)
Role Description
