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Assistant in Nursing
Home Hill Hospital, Rural Hospitals Service Group, Home Hill
| Assistant in Nursing, Home Hill Hospital, Nurse Grade 1 Band 1, Casual Join our dedicated team at Home Hill Hospital, supporting patient care and wellbeing in a rural community setting. |
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/TV666443 |
| Closing date | 04-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | Casual - 2 positions |
| Contact person | Jeanelle Black |
| Contact details | (07) 4790 5701 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Home Hill Hospital is part of the Rural Hospitals Service Group within Townsville HHS. Located in the Burdekin region, this facility provides essential healthcare services to the local community, with a strong focus on patient-centred care and rural health support.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
- Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care across rural and regional communities.
- Career Growth: Access to training, development, and career progression pathways.
- Supportive Culture: Inclusive, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a lifestyle suited to regional living.
Competitive salary and benefits
- Salary between $41.50 – $45.44 per hour (Nurse Grade 1, Band 1).
- 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
As an Assistant in Nursing, you will support registered staff in delivering daily care to patients, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and communication support. You will contribute to therapy plans and help maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients with dementia and behavioural challenges.
Requirements
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistance or equivalent; or completion of relevant nursing study milestones.
- Ability to assist patients with daily living activities under supervision.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to undertake education and training relevant to the role.
- Compliance with VPD and TB screening requirements.
- A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Jeanelle Black on (07) 4790 5701.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Submit your application via https://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV666443, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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NG1 Assistant In Nursing (Home Hill) 30481943 (Word, 3.58MB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
