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Assistant in Nursing
Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility, Townsville
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and is located in Townsville at the Kirwan campus. The facility provides care for 70 residents with 30 places for dementia care and 40 places for older persons who require care due to fragility and complex needs.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 1 (1), Nurse Grade 1 (2) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV634914 |
| Closing date | 26-May-2025 |
| Job duration | Casual (Multiple positions available) |
| Contact person | Angela Stewart |
| Contact details | 07 4433 9100 Access the National Relay Service |
Do you want to make a difference in public healthcare?
Our 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 committed and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity
Position: Assistant in Nursing
Vacancy: Casual (Multiple positions available)
Location: Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility, Townsville
What's on offer?
- Casual rates: $41.50 - $45.44 p.h. (Nurse Grade 1, Band 1)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options for long term casual staff
- Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
About the role
Parklands provides a multidisciplinary approach to care delivery with a focus on resident's rights and choices. Residents (as able), relatives, carers and other health professionals are involved in the individual care planning process and encouraged to play an active role in the decision-making process. Nursing staff work together to provide resident focused quality nursing care that meets the aged care quality standards and assist in the provision of leisure and recreational activities and interactions.
The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) is responsible for providing nursing care in a professional, safe and compassionate manner as a member of The Parklands team. The AIN works under the direction of the of the Registered Nurse and this may be overseen by an Enrolled Nurse to assist in achieving service goals.
Role requirements
Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
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
Please refer to the role description for further details.
Working with Townsville HHS
We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Angela Stewart on 07 4433 9100.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV634914
Applications close on Monday, 26 May 2025.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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 for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NG1-1 Assistant in Nursing -Parklands (RACF) 32026486 v2 (Word, 449KB)
Role Description
